MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
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
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
both rear tyres starting to deteriate
engine management light is on this will be part of the mot test next year
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
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
front brake pads friction material low 85% worn
osr tyre has screw in tread
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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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