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FC02 HVJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 139,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 130,466 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 130,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,362 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,403 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 81,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 74,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,135 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FC02 HVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FC02 HVJ, 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 FC02 HVJ registered?

FC02 HVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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