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HF02 OUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,009 mi
Last recorded123,009 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 OUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,009 miles

Coolant leak FROM RADIATOR ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 123,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DETERIATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DETERIATED (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt missing ALL REAR BELT STALKS MISSING UNDER COVER (7.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak FROM RADIATOR ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,033 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 118,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,328 miles

ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER WALL HAS CRACKS ALL AROUND DEEP (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER WALL HAS CRACKS ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged HAS DEEP CRACKS IN THE OUTER TREAD SECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,384 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 116,384 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,156 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,456 miles

brake discs slight corrosion and brake pedal long travel

engine mil lamp on

front tyres getting low

nearside front suspension arm bush slight split

Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs slight corrosion and brake pedal long travel

engine mil lamp on

front tyres getting low

nearside front suspension arm bush slight split

Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust heatshield loose

drivers electric window not working and secured with tape

engine fault lamp illuminated

engine misfire at idle

exhaust system deteriated

nearside front upper and offside front upper strut top assemblies have vertical movement when vehicle jacked up

Fail 1 Feb 2017 111,098 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust heatshield loose

drivers electric window not working and secured with tape

engine fault lamp illuminated

engine misfire at idle

exhaust system deteriated

nearside front upper and offside front upper strut top assemblies have vertical movement when vehicle jacked up

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside steering rack end play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside steering rack end play

Fail 13 Jan 2015 90,191 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2012 60,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rack o/s

t/c light on

Pass 29 May 2012 60,279 miles

slight play in rack o/s

t/c light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,638 miles

E.S.P warning light on

o/s front wiper smears

o/s rear tyre has a split in tread area

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,412 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,199 miles

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

n/s wiper blade splitting and slightly smearing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s wiper blade splitting and slightly smearing

Pass 1 May 2008 42,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,556 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 OUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

HF02 OUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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