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GP51 DLZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

155,266 mi
Last recorded155,266 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 DLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 155,266 miles

Emissions not tested Car failed BET test on HC, CO, and Lambda. It's also smoking profusely at fast idle and a full cat test is refused (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2019 155,227 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold engine speed within required range , and emitting excessive dense smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 149,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 149,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 141,599 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

boot lid does not open

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,043 miles

exhaust system deter.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 110,043 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deter.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,503 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate poor and stained/marked [lettering ok and legible]

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rumble on both front wheel bearings detected on road test after correcting tyres

Fail 2 Feb 2011 109,503 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate poor and stained/marked [lettering ok and legible]

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 105,541 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,664 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 88,034 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 88,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,374 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 60,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 60,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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GP51 DLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GP51 DLZ, 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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GP51 DLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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