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ML02 HYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,085 mi
Last recorded81,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 HYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,085 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,266 miles

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,266 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,869 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre distorted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 70,869 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,634 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,643 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 15,321 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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ML02 HYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML02 HYM, 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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ML02 HYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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