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OY02 HZB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,824 mi
Last recorded143,824 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 HZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 143,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Modified exhaust system

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Side marker light not working

Offside front outer pad worn more than Nearside outer pad

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

Suspension lowered

Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,949 miles

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

Fail 11 Oct 2018 140,851 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres at legal limits worn on inside edges

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,703 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads wearing low

hand travel at mot limits at time of test

o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

o/s rear tyre becoming perished in tread

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2017 138,703 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads wearing low

hand travel at mot limits at time of test

o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

o/s rear tyre becoming perished in tread

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,008 miles

2/ o/s/f drive shaft gatior becomming perrished 3/ slight damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1/ o/s f tyre wearing low on inside edges

2/ o/s/f drive shaft gatior becomming perrished 3/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2015 131,803 miles

1. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

2. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 131,800 miles

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

1. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

2. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,134 miles

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 128,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,354 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 101,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 914,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side off side front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 May 2006 44,149 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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OY02 HZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY02 HZB, 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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OY02 HZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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