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H10 HVM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 HVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,848 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 103,205 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,747 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,503 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,022 miles

EML light on

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp lense discolouring

oil leak

outer sill panels corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2017 90,022 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp lense discolouring

oil leak

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,177 miles

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front tyre worn on edges,inner worse

offside headlamp beam image poor

oil seepage

slight binding at offside rear wheel

unable to open tailgate

various damage/corrosion to sill panels,some excessive

Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front tyre worn on edges,inner worse

offside headlamp beam image poor

oil seepage

slight binding at offside rear wheel

unable to open tailgate

various damage/corrosion to sill panels,some excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on , on dash (pads OK) .

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,038 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not checked fully .

EPC light on on dash

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on , on dash (pads OK) .

engine management light on on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light stays on not connected.

engine oil level very high..

engine warning light stays on.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,424 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light stays on not connected.

engine oil level very high..

engine warning light stays on.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,487 miles

boot does not open

engine light on

nearside front inner seal has a hole in it

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

boot does not open

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine light on

nearside front inner seal has a hole in it

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,370 miles

Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front bodysill .

condition of nearside front wiper blade .

condition of parking brake lever .

engine managment light on ,on dash .

Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,370 miles

Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front bodysill .

condition of nearside front wiper blade .

condition of parking brake lever .

engine managment light on ,on dash .

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,963 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,601 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,111 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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H10 HVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H10 HVM, 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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H10 HVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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