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MD02 HHE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,282 mi
Last recorded100,282 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 HHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,282 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,241 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower wheel arch insecure

Offside Front wiper fitting A post

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front lower wheel arch insecure..... rubbing on crank pulley

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,744 miles

oil warning light on dash

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,740 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on dash

oil warning light on dash

Pass 12 May 2016 85,300 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 85,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 80,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 80,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,717 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,419 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 72,419 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,057 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,546 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,115 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,171 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 21,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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MD02 HHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MD02 HHE, 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 MD02 HHE registered?

MD02 HHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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