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MM02 HWZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,492 mi
Last recorded122,492 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 HWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp image poor

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,491 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp image poor

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,604 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 116,922 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2018 116,921 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,490 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,046 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,553 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,553 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls and or pitted recommend replacment

O/S/R brake bind

O/S/R tyre has nail in tread , sidewalls heavily cracked and or pitted recommend replacement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,450 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mount corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,229 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 37,229 miles

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

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 HWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM02 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

MM02 HWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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