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GM02 HDL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 HDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible gearbox drive-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake disks corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible gearbox drive-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake disks corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,519 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre perishing and deteriorated

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,927 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 80,872 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,362 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 60,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,018 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,943 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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GM02 HDL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GM02 HDL, 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 GM02 HDL registered?

GM02 HDL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is GM02 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM02 HDL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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