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GK02 YRX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,858 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury boot struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + nearside rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 124,652 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,612 miles

dipstick tube broken

Fail 2 Jun 2016 117,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dipstick tube broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,855 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 101,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,116 miles

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 16 May 2012 86,416 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s lower sill damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 78,020 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s outer sill damaged

poor beam pattern o/s

Pass 26 May 2010 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres the tread is uneven on inner edges and small cuts in tread

Fail 26 May 2010 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres the tread is uneven on inner edges and small cuts in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,944 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,682 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 43,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,655 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill panell.

Fail 24 May 2006 33,655 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill panell.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK02 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

GK02 YRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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