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HJ02 KYP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,440 mi
Last recorded118,440 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 KYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,440 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp switch worn.

Pass 2 May 2018 110,686 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,820 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,820 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,268 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 96,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 75,985 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,871 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,866 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,033 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 KYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KYP, 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 HJ02 KYP registered?

HJ02 KYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ02 KYP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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