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MH02 JOA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 JOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,175 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,128 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,903 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)

Upper brake light in/op

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre bracket missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,471 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 93,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,466 miles

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

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 2 Feb 2012 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,738 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,278 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,876 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet cable handle broken

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,876 miles

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

bonnet cable handle broken

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 47,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 34,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 34,799 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 JOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MH02 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

MH02 JOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is MH02 JOA safe to buy?

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