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SC02 FSF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,700 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle (7.1.2)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

slight exhaust blow at clamp

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres starting to split

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 39,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre side wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,320 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 26,740 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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SC02 FSF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

SC02 FSF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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