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HY02 OWW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,658 mi
Last recorded179,658 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 OWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 179,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and bumper area damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake discs pitting

brake pedal feels spongy

brake warning light on

damage to both outer sills

exhaust centre and rear brackets broken

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

gear selection very stiff

handbrake effort low

nearside number plate light lens damaged

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 26 Nov 2020 179,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated under side by horn (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and bumper area damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake discs pitting

brake pedal feels spongy

brake warning light on

damage to both outer sills

exhaust centre and rear brackets broken

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

gear selection very stiff

handbrake effort low

nearside number plate light lens damaged

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 175,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Sep 2018 175,762 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Jun 2018 175,761 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction danglers on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,410 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills are damage

brake pads wear light is on but brake pads are ok

engine management light on

nearside number plate lens broken

Fail 30 Jun 2017 171,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills are damage

brake pads wear light is on but brake pads are ok

engine management light on

nearside number plate lens broken

Pass 7 Jun 2016 165,342 miles

Both number plates in poor condition

Both sill panels damaged but not considered excessive

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Engine breather hose split

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge's (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 165,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both number plates in poor condition

Both sill panels damaged but not considered excessive

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Engine breather hose split

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 152,101 miles

advise both front outer sills slightly damaged

advise centre exhaust mount in poor condition

advise slight play in both steering arms

Pass 3 Jun 2013 144,434 miles

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

advise both sills damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,875 miles

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

both lower sills slightly damaged

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust mounts corroded

n/s front tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 24 Mar 2011 129,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2011 129,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,902 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 117,902 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,060 miles

Advise nearside outer sill damaged at front and rear

Advise nearside rear tyre getting low on tread depth

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 63,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 51,053 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HY02 OWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY02 OWW, 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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HY02 OWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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