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GU02 GXA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,249 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,487 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 94,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,174 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 90,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,830 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,880 miles

The vehicle had to be road tested and got really hot before it would pass the emisions test,

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,816 miles

EML light on

centre exhaust mounting damaged

child seat fitted to O/S rear seat

o/s rear tyre cracking and also worn on inner and outer edges

slight deteriation on both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

the car had to be road tested and got really hot before it would pass the emissions test.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,593 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to limit and small cuts tread area, o/s/f tyre worn edges, all discs rusted,

Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,499 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 52,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,286 miles

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)

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 GXA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green 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 GU02 GXA, 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 GU02 GXA registered?

GU02 GXA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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