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HJ52 FEF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 FEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,410 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,752 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S wishbone rear bushes some perishing / softness. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres . N/S and O/S front tyres have some inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Slight brake binding.

Rear Tyres . N/S and O/S have some perishing to tread area.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper handbrake lever not returning. (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S wishbone rear bushes some perishing / softness. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres . N/S and O/S front tyres have some inner edge wear.

Rear Tyres . N/S and O/S have some perishing to tread area.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,696 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Auxiliary belt perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Engine management light on

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear handbrake lever not returned to stop

Offside front headlamp lense tarnished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs rusty and worn

Rear lamp protectors fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt latch casing damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 81,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt latch casing damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,350 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,248 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine warning light staying on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,495 miles

nearside rear tyre tread near legal limit on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,244 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread getting close to wear bars

Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 13,294 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 FEF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ52 FEF, 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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HJ52 FEF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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