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HK02 UAU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,787 mi
Last recorded166,787 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 UAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 166,787 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 166,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 161,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 155,691 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 149,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 138,537 miles

Front wiper blades sligfhtly poor condition.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 132,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 130,182 miles

front number plate poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 83,433 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)

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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HK02 UAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HK02 UAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK02 UAU registered?

HK02 UAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is HK02 UAU safe to buy?

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