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GX52 XYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,447 mi
Last recorded110,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 XYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,775 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,742 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,448 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,554 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 82,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,501 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,605 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 25,081 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 25,081 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r/tyre/cut/in/tread

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 XYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GX52 XYM, 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 XYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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