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GV52 NVK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,906 mi
Last recorded100,906 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 NVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 100,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 100,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 99,677 miles

exhaust centre joint clamps rusted

front tyres edges slight wear

Fail 10 May 2023 99,677 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml light on

exhaust centre joint clamps rusted

front tyres edges slight wear

Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,601 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,187 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 94,187 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,620 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,189 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,061 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 51,583 miles

Nearside mirror damaged.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,623 miles

EML on

Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,845 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,529 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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GV52 NVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GV52 NVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 NVK registered?

GV52 NVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is GV52 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 NVK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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