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OU52 GRK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

118,479 mi
Last recorded118,479 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 GRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,479 miles

EML on

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 rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,581 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Aug 2024 114,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 110,249 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills corroded

lift in both front top suspension mountings

nearside rear tyre low/ heavily perished

Fail 29 Aug 2023 110,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure

lift in both front top suspension mountings

nearside rear tyre low/ heavily perished

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mount (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 106,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mount (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,096 miles

Engine Management Light on - Pre 2003

Exhaust middle silencer baffles fallen apart

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,096 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Engine Management Light on - Pre 2003

Exhaust middle silencer baffles fallen apart

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,388 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT 'D' BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure

engine light on

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre split between tread

Fail 25 Aug 2020 100,388 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT 'D' BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure

engine light on

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre split between tread

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,802 miles

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

engine management light on

front exhaust bracket broken away from weld - system secure

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,802 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

front exhaust bracket broken away from weld - system secure

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,721 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre exhaust bracket broken at weld - system secure

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,721 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre exhaust bracket broken at weld - system secure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,611 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken at weld - system secure

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken at weld - system secure

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,401 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system secure

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,082 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2015 77,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,731 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,690 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

starter is noisy on overrun & engine management light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,060 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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OU52 GRK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 OU52 GRK, 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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OU52 GRK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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