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HV02 HFH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 HFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,335 miles

Cracking in surface rubber of both rear tyres.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Some corrosion on fuel filter.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,094 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,094 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,523 miles

Oil leak

nsf top shock absorber mount worn

osf top shock absorber mount worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nsf top shock absorber mount worn

osf top shock absorber mount worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,532 miles

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

front wiper blades slight judder

offside rear coil spring rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,558 miles

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

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

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

advise backing peeling on rear registration plate

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,529 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,302 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly slightly,has been repaired before

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 33,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre †

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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HV02 HFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HV02 HFH, 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 HV02 HFH registered?

HV02 HFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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