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GY02 XOO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,380 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 70,805 miles

n/s/f tyre inside wall has damage but not cords

Pass 21 May 2013 60,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 60,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,972 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2011 50,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,654 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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GY02 XOO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY02 XOO, 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 GY02 XOO registered?

GY02 XOO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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