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HF02 MBY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,510 mi
Last recorded122,510 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 122,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,089 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,006 miles

n/s front tyre worn

rear spring corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 120,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre worn

rear spring corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,650 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,768 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 105,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,266 miles

nearside front brakepad wear indicator wire broken, pad wear warning light is on.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

off side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,349 miles

engine warning light on

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 MBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MBY, 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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HF02 MBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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