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GL02 PZP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 PZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 102,228 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 102,228 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 93,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,649 miles

Coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,649 miles

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

Coil springs corroded

Rear tyres heavily cracked and splitting through tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,241 miles

general underside corrosion to brake discs and coil springs

minor oil leak

slight bind on osr brake

slight movement in front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,664 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,664 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre pressures low

o/s wiper poor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,951 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,236 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,236 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

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

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear registration plarte starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front antiroll bar badly corroded

water ingress into front and rear number plates

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,365 miles

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

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 PZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

GL02 PZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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