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MM02 HMU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,528 miles

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

rear floor area corrode but not excessive

Fail 11 Oct 2021 63,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear floor area corrode but not excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,367 miles

Bootlid unable to be opened.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bootlid unable to be opened.

Engine management light on.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,947 miles

Engine management light on : - recommend attention.

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall badly perished : - recommend new a.s.a.p.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,410 miles

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

both front springs are corroded

chip in windscreen

gearbox has a oil leak

revers light not working

Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

both front springs are corroded

chip in windscreen

gearbox has a oil leak

revers light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,956 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken`

front brake disk backing plates very rusty

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,956 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken`

front brake disk backing plates very rusty

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,147 miles

brake bind drivers side rear and pads wearing low and discs scored and corroded

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake bind drivers side rear and pads wearing low and discs scored and corroded

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,684 miles

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

damage to passenger side rear floor pan

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gear box has slight oil leak

offside rear brake binding

Fail 16 Oct 2014 53,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gear box has slight oil leak

offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side rear disc corroded slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,240 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,452 miles

front wiper blade rubbers splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,450 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

front wiper blade rubbers splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,299 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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MM02 HMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM02 HMU, 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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MM02 HMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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