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HF52 UOD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,537 mi
Last recorded113,537 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 UOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 110,018 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,415 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working and offside (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working and offside (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc inappropriately repaired wrong diameter discs fitted (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,697 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 80,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 71,398 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,444 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 85,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,096 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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HF52 UOD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF52 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

HF52 UOD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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