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PE52 GVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,916 mi
Last recorded107,916 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,916 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 107,295 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 102,104 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 May 2016 102,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front to back brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2015 100,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,870 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,643 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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PE52 GVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PE52 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE52 GVG registered?

PE52 GVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is PE52 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 GVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE52 GVG have outstanding finance?

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