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S18 CMA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,231 mi
Last recorded126,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 CMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 126,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre worn irregularly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

smoke

Pass 11 Jul 2016 122,434 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,080 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 113,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust center mount broken

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,581 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front number plate slight damage

Pass 16 Jul 2012 106,338 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside reartyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2005 29,475 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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S18 CMA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S18 CMA, 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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S18 CMA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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