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HT02 OND

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,440 mi
Last recorded133,440 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 OND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 133,440 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 131,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 131,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,047 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 119,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 97,774 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 81,324 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,465 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,165 miles

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

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

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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HT02 OND is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HT02 OND, 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 HT02 OND registered?

HT02 OND is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is HT02 OND safe to buy?

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