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MD02 GVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,192 mi
Last recorded69,192 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,462 miles

Both front hub, subframe and suspension components corroded

Both rear hub, Axle and suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nsf and Osf Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Osr to Nsr Brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 64,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front hub, subframe and suspension components corroded

Both rear hub, Axle and suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nsf and Osf Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Osr to Nsr Brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,851 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front slight play in macpherson strut top mounts offside & nearside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 62,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front slight play in macpherson strut top mounts offside & nearside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,069 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front hubs and suspension component corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nsr and Osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nsf and Osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Osr , Adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr to Osr , Adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle and suspension component corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 61,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front hubs and suspension component corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nsr and Osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nsf and Osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Osr , Adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr to Osr , Adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension component corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,929 miles

All suspension and hubs components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension and hubs components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,483 miles

N/S headlight lens deteriorated

all coil springs corroded( rear heavily corroded)

all tyres deteriorating in tread/N/S/F has a nick in the inner side wall

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding/ minor perishing in both front flexis

both front indicators starting to show white light

both track rod end dust boots deteriorated

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroding

front outer brake pads 2/3 worn inner pads appear close to wear sensors ( discs lipped)

front registration plate damaged

service light shown dash

Fail 20 Feb 2019 57,469 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking. will require air box removing to gain access (1.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

N/S headlight lens deteriorated

all coil springs corroded( rear heavily corroded)

all tyres deteriorating in tread/N/S/F has a nick in the inner side wall

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding/ minor perishing in both front flexis

both front indicators starting to show white light

both track rod end dust boots deteriorated

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroding

front outer brake pads 2/3 worn inner pads appear close to wear sensors ( discs lipped)

front registration plate damaged

service light shown dash

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,082 miles

N/S track rod end dust cover perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (weeping grease) (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing in tread

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front brake pipes to flexi hose corroded

both front indicators starting to show white light

brake pipe from O/S/R flexi hose to caliper corroded

brake pipes to and from N/S/R flexi hose corroded

front brake pads worn over half way

front registration lamp damage but still readable

service light shown on dash

slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar d bush

Fail 15 Feb 2018 55,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S track rod end dust cover perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (weeping grease) (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing in tread

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front brake pipes to flexi hose corroded

both front indicators starting to show white light

brake pipe from O/S/R flexi hose to caliper corroded

brake pipes to and from N/S/R flexi hose corroded

front brake pads worn over half way

front registration lamp damage but still readable

service light shown on dash

slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar d bush

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,474 miles

both headlights misty

n/s/f brake hose flexi start to perish

o/s track rod end dust cover perishing

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

slight damage to front number plate but still readable

small amount of cracking in all tyres in tread

Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,428 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlights misty

engine management light shown on dash

n/s/f brake hose flexi start to perish

o/s track rod end dust cover perishing

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

slight damage to front number plate but still readable

small amount of cracking in all tyres in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,299 miles

Both front rear arm bushes are cut and cracked

Front number plate has damage

N/S/F top mount has slight play

N/S/F tyre has damage 205/55R16

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 49,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front rear arm bushes are cut and cracked

Engine light is on

Front number plate has damage

N/S/F top mount has slight play

N/S/F tyre has damage 205/55R16

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,755 miles

ADVISE BRAKE SERVO PIPE REPAIR, STARTING TO CRACK

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS HEAVY COROSION, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

EX CENTRE MOUNT SDHEERED, ADVISE WELD REPAIR

O/S/F TYRE 3.5MM AND HAS CRACKS.... N/S/F 4MM AND CRACKING.... O/S/R TYRE NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE..... N/S/R TYRE ALMOST ON LIMIT AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION, ... !ADVISE X4 TYRES ! 205/55/16

all brake flexi ferrels corroding

front no plate damaged

service lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking tread area 205/55 R16

throttle response fault advise further investigation

Fail 15 Feb 2014 43,961 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking tread area 205/55 R16

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

throttle response fault advise further investigation

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,871 miles

ADVISE NEW PAS FEED PIPE SOON, WEAPING

N/S/R (205/55/16) TYRE HAS HEAVY PERRISHING, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL BREATER TO INLET TRUNK HAS PREVIOUS REPAIR WHICH HAS NOW FAILED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 13 Feb 2013 41,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE NEW PAS FEED PIPE SOON, WEAPING

N/S/R (205/55/16) TYRE HAS HEAVY PERRISHING, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL BREATER TO INLET TRUNK HAS PREVIOUS REPAIR WHICH HAS NOW FAILED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack in treads

Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack in treads

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,066 miles

FRONT PADS VERY LOW, ADVISE NEW DISCS

N/S/R TYRE(205/35/15W) DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AND HAS A NAIL IN.

NOISE FROM AUX BELT AREA

advise not leaving money box on rear shelf in case of accident

slight smear on o/s wiper blade

wear in inner front roll bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise new inner front roll bushes and clamps

front pads 2/3 worn and advise discs

front wishbone bushes minor play

n/s/r tyre minor perrishing on tread

oil breather pipe split

p/s feed pipe to rack moist

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,628 miles

advise new inner front roll bushes and clamps

front pads 2/3 worn and advise discs

front wishbone bushes minor play

n/s/r tyre minor perrishing on tread

oil breather pipe split

p/s feed pipe to rack moist

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,254 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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MD02 GVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MD02 GVG, 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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MD02 GVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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