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RE02 HWL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 HWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 89,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,939 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 72,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 72,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,079 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 65,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,022 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,364 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,191 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,892 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,311 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,384 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,428 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 20,428 miles

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

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

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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RE02 HWL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RE02 HWL, 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 RE02 HWL registered?

RE02 HWL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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