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GU02 HZC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,847 mi
Last recorded138,847 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 HZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,502 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlamp beam images are poor

Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 136,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 134,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both headlights clouding but not yet affecting beam image

Fail 4 Apr 2017 131,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both headlights clouding but not yet affecting beam image

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 124,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 112,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 103,256 miles

near side rear road spring is corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

front number plate worn

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,925 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,653 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

n/s/r brake binding slighty

small cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,693 miles

Near side rear inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,664 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 HZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

GU02 HZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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