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GV51 YZD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,611 mi
Last recorded123,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,611 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,429 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,863 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 78,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,487 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)

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,689 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 21,689 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre split in outer side wall

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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GV51 YZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV51 YZD, 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 GV51 YZD registered?

GV51 YZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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