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HJ02 TKY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,096 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,601 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 125,591 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 125,586 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,700 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 111,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 97,602 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on

engine cover

offside rear tyre slightly stepping on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" normal slightly curved blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on

engine cover

offside rear tyre slightly stepping on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 96,856 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 95,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,265 miles

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

Oil leak

rear child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Fail 7 Jun 2014 93,265 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,354 miles

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

both rear tyres treads on inside wearing abnormally

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both rear tyres treads on inside wearing abnormally

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,258 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,258 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,101 miles

Engine management warning light on

Near side inner driveshaft boot split

Rear springs rusty

Rear tyres a bit low at 3mm

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,101 miles

Engine management warning light on

Near side inner driveshaft boot split

Rear springs rusty

Rear tyres a bit low at 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,861 miles

all tyres low on tread and the o/s/f is smooth on inner edge

front discs/pads worn and front brakes only just in balance

n/s inner cv boot split

rear springs rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2010 78,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres low on tread and the o/s/f is smooth on inner edge

engine management w/l on

front discs/pads worn and front brakes only just in balance

n/s inner cv boot split

rear springs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2009 70,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2009 70,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2008 60,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tested wet.

Pass 17 May 2008 60,552 miles

Tested wet.

Pass 3 May 2007 52,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,848 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 TKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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