MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
headlamp image poor
oil leak
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both headlamp images poor
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive and level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both headlamp images poor
coolant level low
hand brake travel
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) from both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, NOTE: No oil reading on dip stick and had to be topped up by 2 litres. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Close to failure, Recommend replacing NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer damage to body and sill area of vehicle
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Close to failure, Recommend replacing NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Door handle is faulty
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL the above (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
offside rear tyre perished.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO02 HCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RO02 HCP, 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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RO02 HCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.
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