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HF02 GVJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

46,188 mi
Last recorded46,188 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 GVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,188 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated internal pull handle damaged (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 46,174 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated internal pull handle damaged (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 45,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,344 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 44,343 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,859 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 40,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,579 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 37,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 28,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 28,892 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 23,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,760 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 22,758 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,001 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 21 Nov 2014 21,001 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 20,202 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish. Nearside front tyre is 12 years old & offside front tyre is 6 years old.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 20,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres starting to perish. Nearside front tyre is 12 years old & offside front tyre is 6 years old.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,526 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 17,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 16,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,809 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,022 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 14,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 13,290 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread

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

Pass 18 May 2006 12,417 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 12,417 miles

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

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

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 GVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HF02 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

HF02 GVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is HF02 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 GVJ shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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