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GN52 YVE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,222 miles

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

both outer sills dented/damaged

both rear tyres close to wear bars

exhaust corroding/rusting

front wipers getting weak

underside off engine/gearbox oily

Fail 4 Aug 2012 83,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both outer sills dented/damaged

both rear tyres close to wear bars

exhaust corroding/rusting

front wipers getting weak

underside off engine/gearbox oily

Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,952 miles

Antiroll bar worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

wiper blades split

Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,257 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s front tyre tread on legal

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,708 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,889 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,710 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 YVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YVE, 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 GN52 YVE registered?

GN52 YVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GN52 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 YVE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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