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HJ02 THZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,606 mi
Last recorded67,606 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 THZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 66,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,798 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 May 2013 59,798 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 55,352 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 52,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 49,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 46,842 miles

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 9 May 2007 43,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,500 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 THZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

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

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