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CP02 HVN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,219 mi
Last recorded44,219 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 HVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 44,219 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,819 miles

BOTH O/SILLS DAMAGED..195/65/15 X 4,,NSF LENZ DAMAGED------21 YR OLD...OBVIOUSELY BEEN OFF ROAD CONSIDERABLE TIME ,,

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 40,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

BOTH O/SILLS DAMAGED..195/65/15 X 4,,NSF LENZ DAMAGED------21 YR OLD...OBVIOUSELY BEEN OFF ROAD CONSIDERABLE TIME ,,

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,625 miles

195/65/15 x 4.19 yr old etc etc,,

Fail 27 Sep 2021 40,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

195/65/15 x 4.19 yr old etc etc,,

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet latch pull lever missing, brake noise, rear brakes imbalanced and discs deteriorated badly, foot brake travel, wiper blades torn, n/s front indicator lense damaged at limit, suspension components corroded,

flexy ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet latch pull lever missing, brake noise, rear brakes imbalanced and discs deteriorated badly, foot brake travel, wiper blades torn, n/s front indicator lense damaged at limit, suspension components corroded,

flexy ferrules corroded,

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,435 miles

Front subframe & lower arms corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 39,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front subframe & lower arms corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front subframe and lower arms corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 37,688 miles

front discs excessivly corroded with excessivly pitted faces.

nsf dip image poor at limit.

nsf wishbone rear bush minor deterioration

osr and nsr lower suspension PA corroded

play at front to mounts hanging.

rear discs corroded and pitted to faces.

standing corrosion to underside brake and suspension components.

Pass 18 May 2016 35,994 miles

body damage, centre exhaust bracket broken, underguards damaged,

front brakes ovality, brake discs scored and pitted badly,

hand brake cables deteriorating

sills damaged and corroded, suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 33,647 miles

service due, brake discs deteriorated, exhaust centre bracket broken, suspension components rusty, sills rusty and damaged, n/s dip dim, multi guards fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 33,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service due, brake discs deteriorated, exhaust centre bracket broken, suspension components rusty, sills rusty and damaged, n/s dip dim, multi guards fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 31,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 30,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 30,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,548 miles

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

o/s+n/s out sills + front subframe dented

Pass 3 May 2011 26,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 24,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,064 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 17,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 14,300 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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CP02 HVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CP02 HVN, 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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CP02 HVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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