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CA02 MHJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 MHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,889 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 91,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,471 miles

exhaust mountion snaped

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mountion snaped

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,756 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jan 2013 50,884 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 27,211 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,922 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA02 MHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA02 MHJ, 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 CA02 MHJ registered?

CA02 MHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is CA02 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 MHJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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