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GL02 UWP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,664 mi
Last recorded87,664 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,664 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 82,493 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer sills have repairs covered in underseal

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 76,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 75,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,994 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative, connections cleaned now ok

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,994 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative, connections cleaned now ok

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Connections cleaned (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,016 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,809 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 53,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 47,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,707 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 44,649 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,356 miles

tracking out

Pass 1 May 2010 38,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,936 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 UWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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