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GV02 CEU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,124 mi
Last recorded152,124 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 CEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 152,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil springs corroded

slight play in both front top mounts

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 145,202 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in both front top mounts

Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,162 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres split on inner and outer side walls. Have no visible cords at time of test

High level brake light inoperative

Inner sills at rear corroding

Nearside Repeater light damaged and slightly loose

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, had no visible cords at time of test

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 137,158 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

High level brake light inoperative

Inner sills at rear corroding

Both front and nearside rear tyres split on inner and outer side walls. Have no visible cords at time of test

Nearside Repeater light damaged and slightly loose

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, had no visible cords at time of test

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

Fail 10 May 2017 137,102 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on

Exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 131,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2016 131,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2015 128,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 104,330 miles

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

Front & rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Jun 2013 104,330 miles

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

Front & rear brake pads low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,418 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 16 Jun 2012 101,399 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear handbrake lever/cable starting to seize.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,228 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear handbrake lever/cable starting to seize.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,374 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket spot welds broken.

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

offside rear caliper handbrake lever/cable sticking.

rear exhaust box mount bracket breaking.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

centre exhaust mount bracket spot welds broken.

offside rear caliper handbrake lever/cable sticking.

rear exhaust box mount bracket breaking.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 57,664 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall, not showing inner cords

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 CEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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