MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor to middle silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front head lamp lenses fadded
front windscreen chipped
leak from power steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front head lamp lenses fadded
front windscreen chipped
fuel filter deteriorated
leak from power steering rack
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function loose inside unit (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
o/s rear tyre tread slightly cracking
o/s rear tyre tread slightly cracking
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
o/s rear tyre tread slightly cracking
o/s rear tyre tread slightly cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding needs attention
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour needs a new amber bulb (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking into rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding needs attention
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes near rear brake hoses slightly swelled
exhaust bracket broken
nearside front road wheel slightly distorted causing tyre to slightly bulge
offside front road wheel repaired by welding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes near rear brake hoses slightly swelled
exhaust bracket broken
nearside front road wheel slightly distorted causing tyre to slightly bulge
offside front road wheel repaired by welding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front discs pitted
middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on dash illuminated
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on dash illuminated
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
advise keep eye on all tyres. front & rear number plates deteriorated slightly
full set of tyres
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SE02 UTH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SE02 UTH, 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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SE02 UTH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2002.
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