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OE51 GPZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 GPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both tyres are on wear bars & both inner edges almost on cords

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,599 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 96,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,202 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,116 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)

rear tyres worn on edges perished and cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 75,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,281 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting the exhaust

Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,281 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,780 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 53,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs are very corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,608 miles

Both front lower wishbone bush rubbers are showing signs of cracks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2008 47,977 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 45,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,923 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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OE51 GPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE51 GPZ, 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 OE51 GPZ registered?

OE51 GPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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