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RO02 GJG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 GJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 103,424 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 1,003,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 100,100 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 97,658 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 97,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 92,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,039 miles

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,101 miles

Center exhaust mount deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside wiper blade starting to split but clearing screen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Oct 2012 72,101 miles

Center exhaust mount deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside wiper blade starting to split but clearing screen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight damage to near side front door mirror

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,218 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to near side front door mirror

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,473 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 51,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,043 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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RO02 GJG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO02 GJG, 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 RO02 GJG registered?

RO02 GJG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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