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L22 HUS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 HUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 114,961 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls begining to crack

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,509 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,042 miles

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

both front brake flexies starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,042 miles

both front brake flexies starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,804 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 81,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 53,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,263 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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L22 HUS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L22 HUS, 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 L22 HUS registered?

L22 HUS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is L22 HUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 HUS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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