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GJ02 YUA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 YUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 75,897 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 71,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 68,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Multiple ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no plate lamp brocken os

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,049 miles

no plate lamp brocken

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,026 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight damage to front # rear num plates

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,508 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,279 miles

offside rear number plate lamp lens broken but not emitting light to rear.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 18,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear number plate lamp lens broken but not emitting light to rear.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,245 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GJ02 YUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ02 YUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ02 YUA registered?

GJ02 YUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GJ02 YUA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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