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HN02 DLE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,674 mi
Last recorded112,674 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,674 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,180 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 104,168 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,864 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drivers outer door handle has a slight fault

front indicators faded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 62,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

fuel filter deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,383 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 42,383 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 356,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,574 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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HN02 DLE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HN02 DLE, 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 HN02 DLE registered?

HN02 DLE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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