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HG02 RZZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 RZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,043 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 101,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear & tyre tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 98,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

MIL light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear & tyre tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,574 miles

Offside Rear fuel filter lose

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel filter lose

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,530 miles

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

o/s/r brake small bind

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,326 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,325 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,726 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,293 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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HG02 RZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

HG02 RZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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