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HW02 DBZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 DBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 108,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 101,629 miles

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 101,611 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,437 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,389 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,060 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 58,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,675 miles

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

n/s/f seat is loose

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,684 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise:centre exhaust mount broken.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,655 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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HW02 DBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW02 DBZ, 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 HW02 DBZ registered?

HW02 DBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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