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HY52 GHU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 GHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,699 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aft wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,880 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,166 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2012 49,166 miles

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

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,448 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,822 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,692 miles

Nail in o/s/r 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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HY52 GHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY52 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY52 GHU?

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What year was HY52 GHU registered?

HY52 GHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is HY52 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 GHU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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