CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN52 XGZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 132,251 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 132,251 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,817 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,418 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,732 miles

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

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

engine wiring damaged

rear brake discs worn

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

engine wiring damaged

rear brake discs worn

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,726 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,598 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 93,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,955 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,869 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,063 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,209 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,850 miles

BRAKE PAD WEARING LIGHT STAYING ON

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN52 XGZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN52 XGZ, 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

How do I check the history of GN52 XGZ?

You can check the full history of GN52 XGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN52 XGZ registered?

GN52 XGZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is GN52 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 XGZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN52 XGZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN52 XGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.