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RJ02 HZN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 HZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rubber in the bush on the rear of the lower suspension arm is perished and beginning to separate slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,226 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test - items not tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 68,226 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test - items not tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,958 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front shockabsorber boot covers perished both

Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,257 miles

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test - items not tested.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test - items not tested.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 66,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,330 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,517 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,710 miles

passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,912 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,084 miles

Rear seat not in car at time of test so unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,560 miles

rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,401 miles

corosoin on nearside front brake disc,engine timing belt replacement

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,446 miles

vehicle presented for test with no rear seats fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,444 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

vehicle presented for test with no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,673 miles

Slight deteriation on rear number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,115 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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RJ02 HZN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ02 HZN, 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 RJ02 HZN registered?

RJ02 HZN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ02 HZN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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