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HG02 FZX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,851 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,464 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,503 miles

rear nearside and offside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 69,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 45,091 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,067 miles

windscreen has a repair in zone A

wipers starting to smear

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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HG02 FZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HG02 FZX, 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 HG02 FZX registered?

HG02 FZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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