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GL02 FUB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,534 mi
Last recorded126,534 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 126,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 125,457 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,323 miles

os cv boot poor rear silencer damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2016 125,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

os cv boot poor rear silencer damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread will show cords soon

rear exhaust system bent/damaged and resting on fuel tank

Fail 22 Aug 2013 118,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread will show cords soon

rear exhaust system bent/damaged and resting on fuel tank

Pass 31 Aug 2012 114,688 miles

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

air bag light on, rear exhaust is bent, nsf tyre on limit edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 114,663 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on, rear exhaust is bent, nsf tyre on limit edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,771 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 83,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,789 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken. (exhaust still supported).

Front brake discs worn close to limit.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,352 miles

both rear tyres wearing low, especially n/s/r

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 FUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL02 FUB, 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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GL02 FUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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