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GJ52 DVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 DVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,702 miles

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

o/s wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2021 128,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

o/s wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,438 miles

centre undertray missing

o/s n/s front arm rear bushes perishing

o/s n/s front side undertrays in poor condition

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,rear axle,shockers,springs,n/s/r inner sill

Fail 12 Aug 2020 123,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre undertray missing

o/s n/s front arm rear bushes perishing

o/s n/s front side undertrays in poor condition

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,rear axle,shockers,springs,n/s/r inner sill

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,943 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine emission light stays on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,943 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine emission light stays on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,239 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 100,239 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,322 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 95,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,588 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,609 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,550 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,631 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,553 miles

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,241 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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GJ52 DVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ52 DVH, 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 GJ52 DVH registered?

GJ52 DVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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