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HH51 HJH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH51 HJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,674 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,214 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,203 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

engine management lamp iluminated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,826 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 78,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,479 miles

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,908 miles

Centre brake light inop

Centre exhaust bracket broke

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and nail in

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light inop

Centre exhaust bracket broke

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and nail in

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,541 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,541 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

coolant leak evident from water pump area

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,193 miles

coolant leak evident from water pump area

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,376 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,246 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,137 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced & track checked

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,252 miles

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode on inner faces

Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,250 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode on inner faces

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,395 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorber gaiters are deterioated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,634 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorber gaiters ars split

Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 4,801 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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HH51 HJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HH51 HJH, 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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HH51 HJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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