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HJ02 YKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,515 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,828 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,942 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 59,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,013 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,229 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,404 miles

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

Please note. Rear brake pads are on the wear limit.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Please note. Rear brake pads are on the wear limit.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,490 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 YKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

HJ02 YKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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