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GY02 XTJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,861 miles

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

coolant leak

driver door hinge worn and slightly insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,898 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,867 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

coolant low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,234 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 99,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear perished

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear perished

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

engine fault light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,729 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside and offside trackrod end dustcovers perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,509 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

center exauast mounting fractured

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,341 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 75,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,692 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,109 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 42,052 miles

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

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

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 XTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

GY02 XTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GY02 XTJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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