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WF02 GMZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 GMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 127,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 127,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 121,729 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,995 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 110,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,442 miles

Rear Both rear tyres getting old and starting to crack.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Both rear tyres getting old and starting to crack.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,948 miles

offside rear tyre deterioated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear tyre deterioated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,802 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,213 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear of vehicle unable to carry out full check on belts.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,571 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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WF02 GMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF02 GMZ, 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 WF02 GMZ registered?

WF02 GMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WF02 GMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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