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GX52 WDK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 WDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,117 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,099 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co 0.48 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,111 miles

airbag warning lamp stays on

body damage

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre just legal

wipers split

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

airbag warning lamp stays on

body damage

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre just legal

wipers split

Fail 31 May 2011 63,421 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front outer sill has damage

Pass 31 May 2011 63,421 miles

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

offside front outer sill has damage

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,536 miles

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

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

nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread)

advise punture repair noticed nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,282 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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GX52 WDK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX52 WDK, 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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GX52 WDK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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