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GY02 VLL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,062 mi
Last recorded116,062 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,062 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front seat tilt in-operative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,062 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front seat tilt in-operative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,607 miles

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front seat tilt in-operative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front seat tilt in-operative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,016 miles

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

Note ; P.A.S. / Ancillary belt has severe cracking

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,491 miles

Brakes ; Disc corroded on outer face , Offside rear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread balding on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Wheel trims , engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread balding on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,562 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside headlamp beam image blurry.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,815 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,578 miles

Offside rear brake disc lightly scored.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,350 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads low

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

Near side front brake disc starting to corrode

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored and starting to corrode, advise brake inspection/replacement

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,350 miles

Front brake pads low

Near side front brake disc starting to corrode

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored and starting to corrode, advise brake inspection/replacement

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,710 miles

Front brakes low.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 53,064 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyres found to be under inflated an cracking at side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,064 miles

Tyres found to be under inflated an cracking at side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 50,109 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 49,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 40,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,638 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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GY02 VLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY02 VLL, 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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GY02 VLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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