MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s/r tyre slight out of shape
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre very close to limit
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Catalyst heat shield mountings rusted away.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate is damaged
offside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge causing road noise
Both rear tyres starting to distort.
Center exhaust mount broken.
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FV02 SJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FV02 SJU, 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 FV02 SJU registered?
FV02 SJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2002.
Is FV02 SJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV02 SJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV02 SJU have outstanding finance?
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