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OU02 GXG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 GXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 102,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,743 miles

o/s & n/s front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s front strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,613 miles

Exhaust modified

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,331 miles

Exhaust modified

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,715 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Bumper Panel Loose

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,703 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Bumper Panel Loose

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,214 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 89,214 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,749 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,749 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,775 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 79,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,609 miles

front undertray is insecure

nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,913 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre getting low down t0 3mm

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front position lamp slightly dim

Fail 6 Nov 2010 67,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front position lamp slightly dim

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2005 39,486 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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OU02 GXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OU02 GXG, 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 OU02 GXG registered?

OU02 GXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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