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HJ52 EZE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 EZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,006 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer 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))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements rear fog light coming on when side lights on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s+o/s inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Front n/s+o/s strut top mtgs slight movement

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front n/s+o/s brake back plates corroded

Offside Front beam pattern poor but vissible

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front n/s+o/s brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 90,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,368 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,592 miles

em light on

exhaust centre mtg broken

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,185 miles

engine management light on

n/s door only unlocks with key

Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,315 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 8 Oct 2008 51,315 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 9 Oct 2007 42,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,004 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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HJ52 EZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ52 EZE, 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 HJ52 EZE registered?

HJ52 EZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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