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GN52 UOU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,264 mi
Last recorded116,264 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 116,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 116,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,989 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 115,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front, oxidization on lense (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed caliper end of hose on top (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated overheated crumbly (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 115,586 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,227 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

both track rod end boot perished/worn

center exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 115,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

both track rod end boot perished/worn

center exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,022 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

center exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,724 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,375 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 111,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,998 miles

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth,nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

TYRE SIZE 205/55R16 91V/W

Fail 21 Jun 2016 108,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth,nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

TYRE SIZE 205/55R16 91V/W

Pass 4 Jul 2015 106,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,280 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket has broken away

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket has broken away

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,496 miles

slight damage to front No plate

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to front No plate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,976 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 83,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,339 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,617 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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GN52 UOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GN52 UOU, 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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GN52 UOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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