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HG02 XXY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,426 mi
Last recorded89,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,426 miles

Bonnet release lever broken

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in track arm joint

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 89,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Bonnet release lever broken

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in track arm joint

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic Headlamp Lens Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Sill) Holed & Corroded within 30cm of o/s/r suspension arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic Headlamp Lens Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic Lens Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,676 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense starting to debond (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,062 miles

Rear registration letters fading

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 73,062 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear registration letters fading

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,595 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,fuel filter

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,318 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,277 miles

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

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,063 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,063 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

HG02 XXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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