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GU02 KFW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,522 mi
Last recorded104,522 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 KFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 100,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : both rear tyres treads slightly perished/cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,096 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,062 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,864 miles

o/s/r brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2012 65,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 4 May 2012 65,004 miles

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 30,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,190 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriated but still readable at distance

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 KFW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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