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HG52 AYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,871 mi
Last recorded82,871 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,871 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

EML on

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in tread and badly perished on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre wall badly perished.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just touching metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

EML on

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in tread and badly perished on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre wall badly perished.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,297 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,295 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,093 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,427 miles

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 55,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,071 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,530 miles

All 4 tyres getting low on tread.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,836 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges & close to limit

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre has a screw in it

slight lift in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,711 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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HG52 AYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG52 AYM, 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 HG52 AYM registered?

HG52 AYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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