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GL02 WJZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,744 mi
Last recorded137,744 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 WJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 137,744 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 137,744 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested vehicle developed a misfire during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 118,432 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 118,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,712 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 105,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

number plates deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,644 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 25 Jun 2009 39,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,640 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly stepped inner tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,340 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 WJZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

GL02 WJZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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