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VU52 GHJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 GHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,038 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,313 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,244 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,744 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 46,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,887 miles

front brake pads low.

rear number plate getting poor.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,203 miles

all tyres getting low.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,983 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,202 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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VU52 GHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU52 GHJ, 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 VU52 GHJ registered?

VU52 GHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is VU52 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 GHJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU52 GHJ have outstanding finance?

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