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HF51 XOJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,376 mi
Last recorded152,376 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 152,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 151,397 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 151,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 147,160 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight travel to brake pedal

Pass 17 May 2021 144,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,866 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,938 miles

advise play n/s/f rack end

advise rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 94,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

advise play n/s/f rack end

advise rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front numberplate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,487 miles

front numberplate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,979 miles

both front side lights a little dim

front numberplate cracked

nearside front and rear wheel inner rims damaged/buckled

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise replace rear discs, Pitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise replace rear discs, Pitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 45,938 miles

Front number plate cracked.

In ner faces of both front discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside mirror casing broken and loose.

Nearside wheel rim buckled on inner edge.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,938 miles

Front number plate cracked.

In ner faces of both front discs corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside mirror casing broken and loose.

Nearside wheel rim buckled on inner edge.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,143 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,054 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 31,054 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Near side front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,468 miles

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

no mounting fitted for o/s exhaust tailpipe

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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HF51 XOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HF51 XOJ, 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 HF51 XOJ registered?

HF51 XOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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