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HF02 GNZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 GNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,804 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both body sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer bodysill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,667 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,552 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low tread and small cuts

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,549 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low tread and small cuts

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,871 miles

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 51,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,196 miles

front antiroll bar links are deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,037 miles

Both rear tyres low tread on edges.

O/S/R brake caliper, handbrake lever not returning to stop.

O/S/R brake very slight binding.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,199 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn to 1.6mm

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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HF02 GNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc 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 HF02 GNZ, 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 HF02 GNZ registered?

HF02 GNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HF02 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 GNZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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