MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
corrosion and slight blow at exit pipe of cat
front tyres low inner edges
headlights tarnished and images poor
o/s wishbone rear bush splitting
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion and slight blow at exit pipe of cat
front tyres low inner edges
headlights tarnished and images poor
o/s wishbone rear bush splitting
CENTER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
CENTER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST
NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS.
front wishbones rear bushes perished and splitting
n/s/r tyre uneven inner tread and close to limit inner edge
starter motor noisy on back off
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front wishbones rear bushes perished and splitting
n/s/r tyre uneven inner tread and close to limit inner edge
starter motor noisy on back off
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear tyre close to wear bar
offside front wheel has a welded repair
slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre close to wear bar
offside front wheel has a welded repair
slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre
front wishbones bushes perishing
o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge and perishing
o/s/r tyre X2 punctures
slight buckle o/s/f inner rim
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front wishbones bushes perishing
o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge and perishing
o/s/r tyre X2 punctures
slight buckle o/s/f inner rim
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
service light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
service light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
brake master cylinder damp,possibly from oil from leaking turbo inter cooler pipes
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
handbrake performance slightly low
offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged and nail in tread
slight lift in offside front shock absorber top mounting
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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S77 SLN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 S77 SLN, 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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S77 SLN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 August 2002.
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