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WA52 HWN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

198,219 mi
Last recorded198,219 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 198,219 miles

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ton rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 188,588 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns poor

Fail 27 Apr 2022 188,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns poor

Pass 27 Apr 2021 171,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust front section deteriorated

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 160,736 miles

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 160,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,922 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 146,922 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,034 miles

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,088 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

mot carried out in wet conditions

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 109,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,207 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 95,200 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 38,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 16,910 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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WA52 HWN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WA52 HWN, 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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WA52 HWN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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