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BX52 HBZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,927 mi
Last recorded90,927 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 90,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp damp/misted

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 21 Sep 2020 67,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,751 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2019 60,751 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,834 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,509 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,353 miles

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

Steering angle light on

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 9 Sep 2017 41,344 miles

Emissions not tested Due to being unable to get an accurate result because of erratic throttle response and uneven tick over. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pads metal to metal (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Mil light on

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering angle light on

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,378 miles

management warning light staying on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,463 miles

management warning light staying on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,593 miles

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

management warning light staying on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,191 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,841 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,174 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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BX52 HBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX52 HBZ, 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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BX52 HBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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