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B4 HVW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 87,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 85,348 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 84,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,058 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,239 miles

Handbrake graunch

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 76,239 miles

Handbrake graunch

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,575 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriorating, cracking around tread blocks

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge ,satisfactory at present time.

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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B4 HVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B4 HVW, 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 B4 HVW registered?

B4 HVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is B4 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 HVW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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