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HN52 BVV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,649 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,026 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,491 miles

HAZARD SWITCH COULD WORK BETTER/REAR DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF DISORTION/RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 17 Jan 2016 61,295 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2015 55,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 45,272 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,225 miles

NSR brake disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,139 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,430 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

rear num ber plate starting to fade

Fail 21 Sep 2009 20,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

rear num ber plate starting to fade

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,953 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 19,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2007 18,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,532 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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HN52 BVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HN52 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

HN52 BVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is HN52 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 BVV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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