MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
due to binding brake, wheel bearing needs to be checked on retest n/s/r
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)
N/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
N/S/R TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
O/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
N/S/R TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
O/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f indicator lens cracked .
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside
n/s/f indicator flashing white
rear brakes slight bind
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SC02 APX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SC02 APX, 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 SC02 APX registered?
SC02 APX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2002.
Is SC02 APX safe to buy?
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