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SC02 DXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,239 mi
Last recorded75,239 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 DXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 75,239 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 75,239 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,652 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

both front tyres worn on the inside

Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

both front tyres worn on the inside

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,224 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes swollen under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,582 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes swollen under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,582 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,582 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,585 miles

emgine warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emgine warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,368 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,253 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,088 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2007 38,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,281 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,281 miles

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

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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SC02 DXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SC02 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

SC02 DXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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