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GX51 GWU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,494 mi
Last recorded126,494 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,281 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 111,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,940 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 109,940 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,581 miles

EML light on

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,581 miles

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

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,586 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated & smearing screen

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,586 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated & smearing screen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,855 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

damage to both sills

Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,842 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

damage to both sills

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,220 miles

Engine management fault light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,441 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER PERISHING

O/S/R SILL AREA DAMAGED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,246 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO TREAD INDICATORS

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6MM

Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO TREAD INDICATORS

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6MM

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,772 miles

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

emission light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,836 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

slight damage to offside seal

Fail 27 Jan 2010 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

slight damage to offside seal

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,468 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER FACES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SILL AREA

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R SILL AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES

Fail 28 Jan 2009 53,468 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER FACES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SILL AREA

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R SILL AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,078 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear number plate poor

Fail 29 Jan 2008 46,078 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear number plate poor

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,227 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,016 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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GX51 GWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GX51 GWU, 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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GX51 GWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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