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HF52 OKS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,942 mi
Last recorded95,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 OKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 88,081 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 88,081 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,441 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 81,441 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,693 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 74,693 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 May 2014 67,974 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 67,974 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,204 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of audlt belt

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,658 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of audlt belt

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,808 miles

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,794 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,737 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,547 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,903 miles

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

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

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,066 miles

Passenger side front tyre worn to 3mm

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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HF52 OKS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF52 OKS, 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 HF52 OKS registered?

HF52 OKS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is HF52 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 OKS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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