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GK02 UXS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 UXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 100,663 miles

3 chips in the windscreen in zone a

offside front wing indicator cover missing

Pass 28 May 2020 97,456 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 97,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,025 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting worn

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,086 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,779 miles

front brake discs worn oil leak on gearbox

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,776 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

front tyres perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,232 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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GK02 UXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK02 UXS, 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 GK02 UXS registered?

GK02 UXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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