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HF02 GVL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 GVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,136 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,819 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,000 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,438 miles

Centre Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,664 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,310 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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HF02 GVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

HF02 GVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is HF02 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 GVL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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