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SC02 JJY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,402 mi
Last recorded119,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 JJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,335 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,314 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint banjo bolts on rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,587 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished within treads

brake pipes some corrosion

exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,988 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 55,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,489 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 32,405 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 32,405 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre crackes intread

Pass 12 May 2007 27,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,646 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 JJY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SC02 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

SC02 JJY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is SC02 JJY safe to buy?

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