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GU02 FLD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,929 mi
Last recorded125,929 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 FLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,929 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 125,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 118,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on insides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres running off on inner edges and cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 24 May 2016 118,627 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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on insides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres running off on inner edges and cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,438 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 92,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,975 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 7 Mar 2011 86,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2010 80,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,515 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,297 miles

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,759 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,165 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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GU02 FLD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU02 FLD, 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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GU02 FLD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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