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HJ02 MXR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 122,913 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

o/s/ door hinge worn

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 122,913 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

o/s/ door hinge worn

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2019 122,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

o/s door hinge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,213 miles

o/s door hinge worn

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 20 Sep 2017 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s door hinge worn

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,403 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door hinge worn

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door hinge worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,099 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

suspension low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,233 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/s front tyre has been fouling inner wheel arch cover

o/s front tyre has been fouling inner wheel arch cover and body but not at time of test

o/s front tyre several splits in outer and inner side walls

Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/s front tyre has been fouling inner wheel arch cover

o/s front tyre has been fouling inner wheel arch cover and body but not at time of test

o/s front tyre several splits in outer and inner side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,252 miles

both front brake discs show slight corosion

Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ns inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,413 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S inner c.v boot leaking grease

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall splitting but not exposing cords

Pass 9 May 2007 64,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,145 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 MXR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ02 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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