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MM02 HHP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 HHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 124,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2018 124,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 109,990 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,646 miles

brakes noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,894 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 100,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 93,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 93,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,517 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,264 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,946 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 32,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 28,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MM02 HHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MM02 HHP, 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 MM02 HHP registered?

MM02 HHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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