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HG02 GTZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,698 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,517 miles

front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,865 miles

O/s/r tyre perished

N/s/r tyre perished

O/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 16,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HG02 GTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG02 GTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG02 GTZ registered?

HG02 GTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is HG02 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 GTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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