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GU52 DPZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,489 mi
Last recorded106,489 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 DPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 99,646 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 99,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 97,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 94,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,360 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn and have slight movement but not to excess at present

both front tyres wearing more on edges

centre exhaust bracket has broken welds, exhaust still adequately supported at present

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement but not to excess at present

rear brake pads worn very close to legal limit

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn and have slight movement but not to excess at present

both front tyres wearing more on edges

centre exhaust bracket has broken welds, exhaust still adequately supported at present

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement but not to excess at present

rear brake pads worn very close to legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,638 miles

minor play in inner trackrod arm joints

nsf tyre got cut in tread,not down to cord

osf tyre is showing slightly more wear on inner edge,still ok

some oil leak present

Fail 31 Jul 2010 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

minor play in inner trackrod arm joints

nsf tyre got cut in tread,not down to cord

osf tyre is showing slightly more wear on inner edge,still ok

some oil leak present

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,726 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 DPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

GU52 DPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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