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SF02 KVW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,355 mi
Last recorded118,355 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 118,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E/M/L on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 118,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E/M/L on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temp showing hot

Fail 14 Feb 2013 112,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar inner bushes slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight judder through front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2012 106,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 86,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 74,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre low

Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 50,363 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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SF02 KVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVW, 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 SF02 KVW registered?

SF02 KVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is SF02 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 KVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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