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WP02 HHY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 HHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,350 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,259 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 87,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock cover adrift

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front shock cover adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,948 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,495 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,552 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 13,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 8,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,764 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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WP02 HHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WP02 HHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP02 HHY registered?

WP02 HHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is WP02 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 HHY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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