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S77 SLN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,754 mi
Last recorded151,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 SLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 151,754 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 149,442 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 149,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 143,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 143,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,318 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,992 miles

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.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 128,992 miles

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.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 122,150 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 111,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

service light on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,518 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,518 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,809 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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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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