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GL02 HRZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 HRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 103,216 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EML light dose not work

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside an offside front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,235 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,192 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,393 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,199 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

Fail 13 Oct 2011 85,199 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,065 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside front tyre worn severely on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 83,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside front tyre worn severely on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,054 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

inner face of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,440 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 HRZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRZ, 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 GL02 HRZ registered?

GL02 HRZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is GL02 HRZ safe to buy?

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