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GL02 FHC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 FHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 70,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 56,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,870 miles

Tailgate switch possible fault

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,588 miles

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,130 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,447 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and perished tread and perished sidewall

offside rear tyre perished tread

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil filler cap missing from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 18,828 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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GL02 FHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL02 FHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL02 FHC registered?

GL02 FHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is GL02 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 FHC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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