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HJ02 CXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,457 mi
Last recorded137,457 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 CXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 137,450 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to erratic fast idle (unable to hold steady fast idle) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlight unit loose

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,227 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,058 miles

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 105,754 miles

both front headlamps slightly loose but not insecure

nearside wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,941 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,417 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 78,755 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 78,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,624 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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HJ02 CXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ02 CXX, 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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HJ02 CXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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