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GV52 OYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,750 mi
Last recorded60,750 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,744 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe(s) at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front track rod slight movement in ball joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill(s) nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall marked by yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror glass (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe(s) at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit heavily worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit heavily worn out edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front track rod slight movement in ball joint

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill(s) nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,137 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 40,071 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,071 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,513 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre crack and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,433 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,433 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,099 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,099 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)

damage to windscreen 'A' zone

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake pads on sensor limit & discs corroded/lipped

front indicators starting to show white light

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

play in o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads approx 70% worn & discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 May 2007 27,389 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 'A' ZONE

PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,670 miles

advise slight play in o/s inner track rod

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 OYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV52 OYC, 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 GV52 OYC registered?

GV52 OYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GV52 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 OYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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