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GL02 SKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,899 mi
Last recorded137,899 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 SKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,671 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres Perished

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,306 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,816 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,103 miles

slight damage to inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,388 miles

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

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

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

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

slight drag/bind rear brakes

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight drag/bind rear brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,394 miles

MINOR PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

both front (r/most) wishbone bushes worn, n/s/f worse

both no. plates poor

o/s/f tyre valve missing dust cap

rear road springs corroding

slight play in front inner roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,394 miles

MINOR PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front (r/most) wishbone bushes worn, n/s/f worse

both no. plates poor

o/s/f tyre valve missing dust cap

rear road springs corroding

slight play in front inner roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 48,153 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 35,402 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 SKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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