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GV52 UUM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,116 mi
Last recorded133,116 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 133,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 19 Feb 2018 128,340 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,634 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,067 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 107,060 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)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,392 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,386 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,842 miles

both rear tyres the centre tread is worn to 5mm, with the inner tread worn to 3mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,907 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion to tread

offside rear tyre has slight distortion to tread

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,449 miles

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

front number plate cracked badly

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,787 miles

front number plate cracked in several places

Fail 29 Jan 2009 57,787 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)

front number plate cracked in several places

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,441 miles

engine management light on

front nearside tyre centre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,549 miles

front pads very low [change asap]

rear nearside tyre has nail/pin in tread [close to sidewall]

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,112 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear bars/size 205 55x16 (T)

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 UUM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

GV52 UUM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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