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GP51 JHY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 JHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,032 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,006 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

EML on dash

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 86,179 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,877 miles

eml on dash

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 72,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 61,412 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 61,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,632 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Top of engine covered.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Top of engine covered.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,546 miles

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

small dent in boot lid

Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,546 miles

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

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

small dent in boot lid

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,399 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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GP51 JHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GP51 JHY, 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 GP51 JHY registered?

GP51 JHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is GP51 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 JHY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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