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M777 SSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,313 mi
Last recorded77,313 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 SSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 76,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,516 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 39,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,811 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 34,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,456 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 34,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,018 miles

AIR BAGwarning light showing defect.

nearside front suspension slght noisy.

offside door mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 4 May 2011 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2011 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,972 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 25,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,196 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,537 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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M777 SSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M777 SSY, 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 M777 SSY registered?

M777 SSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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