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GU52 DFF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,131 mi
Last recorded117,131 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 DFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 117,131 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both axle bushes cracking/perrished not excessive.

Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,314 miles

Front Both Headlamp Lenses Starting To Deteriorate Not Yet Effecting Beam Pattern

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,563 miles

Front sills damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,062 miles

Nearside Front fog not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,650 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,991 miles

Both headlight projected beam image is poor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both: DOT 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,210 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,629 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,586 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket welds broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres close to wear blocks in places.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,919 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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GU52 DFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU52 DFF, 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 GU52 DFF registered?

GU52 DFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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