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HN52 BVK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 BVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,398 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear light unit has water inside

front and rear coil spring are rusting

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear light unit has water inside

front and rear coil spring are rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,383 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear coil springs are rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt mech plastic cover missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 87,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt mech plastic cover missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,115 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working Nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to under side of vehicle and both outer sill areas in places

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Backing plate fouling on brake disc

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt mech plastic cover missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 83,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,412 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,655 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 59,911 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,085 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,941 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,883 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 34,883 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,197 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 28,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HN52 BVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HN52 BVK, 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 HN52 BVK registered?

HN52 BVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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