MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear bold on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
N/S/R tyre has been run flat.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SB02 EVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SB02 EVE, 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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SB02 EVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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