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GU02 KYY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,106 mi
Last recorded57,106 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 57,106 miles

Brake pipes are corroding.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

N/S/R brake is binding.

Slight fluid leak from N/S power steering pipe.

Wipers smear.

Fail 9 May 2016 57,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes are corroding.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

N/S/R brake is binding.

Slight fluid leak from N/S power steering pipe.

Wipers smear.

Pass 8 May 2015 53,654 miles

Brake pipes are corroding.

Drivebelt is perishing.

N/S/R tyre is perishing.

Rear shock absorbers are corroding.

Slight power steering fluid leak from pipe.

Fail 8 May 2015 53,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipes are corroding.

Drivebelt is perishing.

N/S/R tyre is perishing.

Rear shock absorbers are corroding.

Slight power steering fluid leak from pipe.

Pass 9 May 2014 49,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 46,195 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres age cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,195 miles

both front and offside rear tyres age cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,502 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 KYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

GU02 KYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is GU02 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 KYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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