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HS52 CCJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,751 mi
Last recorded72,751 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 CCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,078 miles

all 4 tires slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,737 miles

Front both suspension top mounts have slight play

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both suspension top mounts have slight play

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,584 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 93,584 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,741 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 91,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,951 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,951 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,467 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,467 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,718 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,708 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in steering rack arms both sides

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,354 miles

play in steering rack arms both sides

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,897 miles

Both steering rack arms - slight play.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 38,897 miles

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

Both steering rack arms - slight play.

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

off-side rear, marker light - damaged (white light to rear)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,398 miles

Very slight play in o/s steering rod. Rear pads starting to get low.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all tyres starting to perish

srs light on

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,190 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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HS52 CCJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HS52 CCJ, 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 HS52 CCJ registered?

HS52 CCJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HS52 CCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 CCJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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