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GN52 YUB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 128,800 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, both edges and thread low, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail/axel arm, both sides bushes have slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 128,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, both edges and thread low, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail/axel arm, both sides bushes have slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 122,809 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,790 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 114,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,458 miles

o/s/f cv boot greased but not split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,917 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,600 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 YUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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