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HG02 WPO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 WPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,370 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 103,370 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,464 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear number plate faded

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,586 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,571 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,076 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,466 miles

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

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

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

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

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

REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON REAR SILENCER JOINT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,466 miles

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

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

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

REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON REAR SILENCER JOINT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,589 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,589 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,538 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 45,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,287 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 36,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 27,515 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 27,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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 WPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HG02 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

HG02 WPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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The MOT history for HG02 WPO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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