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GV02 AAJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,072 mi
Last recorded157,072 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 AAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,072 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 157,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread, Considerable! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,192 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 150,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,900 miles

Front registration plate damaged (cracked)

Front registration plate security poor.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut to the outer side wall, no cord exposed.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s window inoprative

Fail 4 Apr 2017 133,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s window inoprative

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,497 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Apr 2016 130,497 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,512 miles

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

Traction controll fault light illuminated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 127,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 83,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,755 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 67,755 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,865 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 34,865 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 23,287 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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GV02 AAJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GV02 AAJ, 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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GV02 AAJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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