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GN02 VGG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,844 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 91,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,562 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 3 Mar 2009 64,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,681 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 VGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN02 VGG registered?

GN02 VGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is GN02 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 VGG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN02 VGG have outstanding finance?

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