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MH02 OEC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 56,958 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2018 53,965 miles

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

brake pads low front

engine covers under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,409 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,212 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,878 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,371 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 OEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

MH02 OEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MH02 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 OEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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