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GP02 EHE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,031 mi
Last recorded160,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 160,031 miles

Centre stop light inop' ....2 x main stop lights work....

Windscreen wiper blade defective advise 2 x new wiper blades.... (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 157,790 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 157,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Traction light (3.4.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 148,437 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 137,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,774 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 39,319 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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GP02 EHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP02 EHE, 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 GP02 EHE registered?

GP02 EHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is GP02 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP02 EHE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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