MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Sill corroded
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sill corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust clamp has corroded and failed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres thinning on inner edges
Centre exhaust clamp has corroded and failed
Front tyres thinning on inner edges
Has CAM BELT & WATER PUMP been replaced?
Service overdue
Slight oil leak noted around gear box area
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Has CAM BELT & WATER PUMP been replaced?
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Service overdue
Slight oil leak noted around gear box area
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light on
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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PF02 SDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PF02 SDX, 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 PF02 SDX registered?
PF02 SDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2002.
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