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HF02 VFH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,488 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Offside outer sill holed / corroded outside prescribed areas.

slight weep around n/s power steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2018 108,487 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill holed / corroded outside prescribed areas.

slight weep around n/s power steering rack

Pass 3 May 2017 98,424 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 98,424 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,688 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,766 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,619 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,171 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,908 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 87,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,711 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,711 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,614 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,609 miles

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

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Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly out of shape both f/tyres scrubing on inner edges

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 VFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

HF02 VFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is HF02 VFH safe to buy?

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