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HN02 XHX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,735 mi
Last recorded123,735 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 XHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,735 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,224 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 119,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,966 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 116,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,175 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 114,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,783 miles

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

os sill damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 104,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust cat heat shield insecure

os sill damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,229 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,458 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 78,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,355 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,798 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 12,722 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 XHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

HN02 XHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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