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GK52 LWV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 LWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 123,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2015 111,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,775 miles

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

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

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,188 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,845 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,978 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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GK52 LWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GK52 LWV, 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 GK52 LWV registered?

GK52 LWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is GK52 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 LWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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