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GN02 JFZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 JFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,320 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMPS BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP SHOWING.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,981 miles

Both front and rear discs have slight corrosion on them

OSF tyre out of shape on the inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 95,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 95,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,103 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 92,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre at legal limits and is becoming perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,721 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,820 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front number plate cracked (not likely to be miss read)

nearside and offside rear brakes starting to bind when wheels turned by hand

possible exhaust blow from front of system (not excessive)

secondry bonnet catch lever broken (still secures bonnet)

slight runout seen in brake rollers on nearside rear foot brake

split in nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area for seat belts and suspension not likely to adversely affect steering or suspension

Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front number plate cracked (not likely to be miss read)

high level brake lamp insecure at one corner fixing

nearside and offside rear brakes starting to bind when wheels turned by hand

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

nearside wiper slightly smeary

possible exhaust blow from front of system (not excessive)

secondry bonnet catch lever broken (still secures bonnet)

slight runout seen in brake rollers on nearside rear foot brake

split in nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area for seat belts and suspension not likely to adversely affect steering or suspension

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,532 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriate

engine management light is on this will be part of the mot test next year

Pass 21 May 2010 68,401 miles

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

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

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

front no plate needs attention soon

Fail 18 May 2010 68,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front no plate needs attention soon

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,125 miles

front brake pads friction material low 85% worn

osr tyre has screw in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,517 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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GN02 JFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GN02 JFZ, 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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GN02 JFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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