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GU02 PPK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,206 mi
Last recorded141,206 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,206 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 125,912 miles

Underbody Corrosion

E.M.L on

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion Lip

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear And Perished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 125,866 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

E.M.L on

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion Lip

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear And Perished

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 110,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 119,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 109,467 miles

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

engine mil light on

o/s r tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 25 May 2016 109,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine mil light on

o/s r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,941 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,978 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 89,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine managment lamp illuminated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and scrubed on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm tred

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,780 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar 'D' busha have slight detirioration

eye level brake lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,384 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,272 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre in dangerous condition due to bolt in shoulder area of tread

nail in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2006 48,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s rear tyre in dangerous condition due to bolt in shoulder area of tread

nail in tyre

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 PPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPK, 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 PPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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