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HS02 UOG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 UOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,995 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 123,993 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,859 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,268 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust smokey

Offside front door handle stiff to operate

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Reverse light not working

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 116,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust smokey

Offside front door handle stiff to operate

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Reverse light not working

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,626 miles

Both outer sills slight damage.

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear brakes have slight bind

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall but not exposing any cords

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,072 miles

engine has signs of oil leaks around oil filter

exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2015 128,072 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine has signs of oil leaks around oil filter

exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs lipped by wear

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs lipped by wear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

engine managment light on

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,689 miles

front tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,689 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 26 Feb 2011 78,824 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,319 miles

Offside front and Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16

Fail 17 Feb 2010 71,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside front and Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,124 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 51,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 412,367 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,465 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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HS02 UOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS02 UOG, 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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HS02 UOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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