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HD02 LWH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,747 mi
Last recorded177,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 LWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 177,747 miles

BELLY PAN FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 19 Jul 2019 177,707 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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))

BELLY PAN FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 10 Jul 2018 171,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 171,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,867 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,886 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 138,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 123,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2013 110,937 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,765 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,921 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,531 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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HD02 LWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD02 LWH, 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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HD02 LWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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