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HJ02 WVC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,053 mi
Last recorded209,053 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 WVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 209,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 195,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 180,402 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 166,188 miles

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 ()

Fail 25 May 2017 166,188 miles

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 ()

Pass 31 May 2016 150,793 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 136,644 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 136,644 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 124,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 118,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 108,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 99,880 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 99,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 89,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 77,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 67,383 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 57,476 miles

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

Number plates in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2006 47,659 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 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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What year was HJ02 WVC registered?

HJ02 WVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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