MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s wing mirror slightly damaged
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
water ingress to rear number plate
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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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GJ52 DVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.
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