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H8 FEC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

218,802 mi
Last recorded218,802 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 218,802 miles

Engine induction noisy. Sports filter fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes require urgent attention. Only just met pass requirements @52% over all readings. 50% and under is fail rate (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake readings only just met pass requirements of 16%. Requires urgent attention (Not locking rollers)

Fail 13 May 2022 218,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush pulling away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear most bush almost detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine induction noisy. Sports filter fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes require urgent attention. Only just met pass requirements @52% over all readings. 50% and under is fail rate (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake readings only just met pass requirements of 16%. Requires urgent attention (Not locking rollers)

Pass 10 May 2021 203,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 199,365 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 199,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 199,365 miles

engine mil light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2019 189,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 189,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 179,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 170,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 162,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 150,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

driver's seat height adjustment does not lock

slight play off side track rod inner joint(drumstick)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 144,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front steering arm has play in ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2013 144,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front steering arm has play in ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2012 139,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 135,752 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 125,776 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 106,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 96,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,440 miles

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

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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H8 FEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H8 FEC, 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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H8 FEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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