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GN52 YGP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 107,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,992 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,916 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 100,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 96,738 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,738 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,140 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill.... marked in yellow,, (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 87,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 87,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,728 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 73,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 65,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,452 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 61,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 20,292 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 20,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YGP, 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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What year was GN52 YGP registered?

GN52 YGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is GN52 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 YGP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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