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GP02 HME

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,721 mi
Last recorded174,721 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 HME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 174,721 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

auxiliary belt shows wear

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 161,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 161,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,866 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,021 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,870 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 84,835 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear number plates starting to seprate

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,835 miles

front & rear number plates starting to seprate

Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,134 miles

front number plate seprating

rear number plate seprating

Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate seprating

rear number plate seprating

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,391 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 75,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.C STOP INOPERATIVE MINOR PLAY-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT-STRUT TOP MOUNT.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,899 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.C STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.NAIL O/S/F TYRE.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OIL LEVEL MIN.C STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.NAIL O/S/F TYRE.

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,962 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 HME is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GP02 HME, 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 GP02 HME registered?

GP02 HME is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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