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MH02 EOP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 EOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,131 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,581 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,185 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)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ front tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,214 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,750 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,565 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 36,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,435 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 20 Jul 2005 19,206 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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MH02 EOP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MH02 EOP, 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 MH02 EOP registered?

MH02 EOP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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