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HG52 OXJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

150,901 mi
Last recorded150,901 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 150,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,915 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 146,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 139,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 134,679 miles

brake discs corroding

centre exhaust mount lose

offside front wishbone bush worn

slight leak on front exhaust section

Fail 18 Jun 2020 134,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount detached ,not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,996 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (a) (i))

dipstick tube insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 126,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge badly worn /sidewall perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (a) (i))

dipstick tube insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,304 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inside edges

Fail 13 Jun 2017 110,304 miles

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

Both front tyres worn heavily on inside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,236 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 96,154 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

can not see brake fluid level

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs starting to rust

power steering belts slipping slightly

sheilds fitted

slight judder on steering

wipers slightly smery and starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,154 miles

can not see brake fluid level

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs starting to rust

power steering belts slipping slightly

sheilds fitted

slight judder on steering

wipers slightly smery and starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,764 miles

center exhaust braket broken

sheilds fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,764 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust braket broken

off side rear brake slightly binding

sheilds fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,187 miles

alternator /power steering belt slightly noisey

can not see brake fluid level

centre exhaust mount broken

front discs starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,689 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 82,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 78,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,910 miles

front discs badly pitted

slight oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs badly pitted

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,825 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,291 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 OXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HG52 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

HG52 OXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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