MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine oily
exhaust system corroding
Coolant leak front of engine ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre more worn on edges
Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlights poor beam pattern
headlights tarnished
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)
engine oily
headlights tarnished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catylitic converter (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catylitic converter (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight exhaust leak from front pipe/catalytic converter
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight exhaust leak from front pipe/catalytic converter
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hub caps fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Number plates in poor condition
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HJ02 WVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2002.
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