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HG02 WPZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Nov 2021 111,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,973 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 103,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image, polished lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image, polished lamp unit, adjusted aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,417 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 90,417 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,207 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 83,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,390 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,390 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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,233 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,761 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 72,761 miles

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)

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

All 4 tyres split cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2014 68,945 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 68,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 64,660 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

screen has a slight scratch in the b zone

Fail 30 May 2013 64,660 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)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

front wipers in poor condition

screen has a slight scratch in the b zone

Pass 31 May 2012 59,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,155 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Scratch on windscreen caused by N/S/F wiper broken

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,880 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 May 2009 45,110 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 45,110 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 40,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Unable to open bootlid, inspected from inside vehicle

Pass 29 May 2007 34,695 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 27,150 miles

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

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

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 WPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WPZ, 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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HG02 WPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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