MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Rear tyre is close to the legal limit and has cracking
Offside Rear tyre is close to the legal limit and has cracking
drivers seat handle broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre is close to the legal limit and has cracking
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear tyre is close to the legal limit and has cracking
drivers seat handle broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front o/s tyre low tread
rear bumper damaged
front o/s tyre low tread
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under tray broken play in duel mass flywheel
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under tray broken play in duel mass flywheel
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted to n/s/r
Under shield fitted to vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL52 ACJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL52 ACJ, 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 GL52 ACJ registered?
GL52 ACJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2002.
Is GL52 ACJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL52 ACJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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