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SF02 BHN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,893 mi
Last recorded147,893 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 BHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 147,893 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 147,893 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 138,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 138,405 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 126,701 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tape on the dash

Pass 31 May 2017 113,723 miles

both sills slightly corroded and slightly damaged

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

nearside on legal limit wearing on inner edge and slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,038 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,952 miles

both front tyres on limit

play in offside inner rack end

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 89,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,710 miles

front pads low

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,826 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,544 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

both rear tyres unevenly worn

play in steering u j

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,473 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,008 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,516 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,539 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,172 miles

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

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

wipers worn

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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SF02 BHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 SF02 BHN, 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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SF02 BHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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