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HD02 RHA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 RHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 91,218 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 86,927 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,439 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2017 77,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 72,103 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,181 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,723 miles

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

inner faces of both front brake discs pitting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,493 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,463 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 28,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,999 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 RHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD02 RHA, 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 HD02 RHA registered?

HD02 RHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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