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YR02 GMZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,915 mi
Last recorded108,915 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 GMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 108,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox mounting bracket broke

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,237 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 104,211 miles

All position lamps not working os front (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ns (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) os (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,296 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 89,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,390 miles

both front suspension top mounts worn

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel trim missing

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,817 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust rusty

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

track rod ends dust covers perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 82,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust rusty

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

track rod ends dust covers perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,640 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR02 GMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR02 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 YR02 GMZ registered?

YR02 GMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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