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HY52 TMX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,326 mi
Last recorded196,326 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 196,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 191,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 191,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 184,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 178,666 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 178,666 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 174,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 174,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven weaker (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 167,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 159,752 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 159,752 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 155,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 152,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2011 146,218 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in windscreen on maximum of 10mm

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 146,218 miles

chip in windscreen on maximum of 10mm

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 134,110 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 134,110 miles

Nearside Rear 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 116,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,691 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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HY52 TMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY52 TMX, 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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HY52 TMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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