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HG52 PTO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,094 mi
Last recorded109,094 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 PTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,094 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Feb 2021 109,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Scolloped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 105,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,505 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scolloping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level brake light taped over

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,087 miles

Engine warning light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,083 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine warning light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,065 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Engine management 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,440 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,220 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,061 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,117 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,773 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 PTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

HG52 PTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is HG52 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 PTO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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