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SF02 KXD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 KXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,361 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear floor pan area corroded

Oil leak

Play in front top mounts

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,919 miles

TYRES SLIGHT STRETCH

Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,919 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRES SLIGHT STRETCH

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 95,328 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,036 miles

Both front suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Rear axle and components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 90,036 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All around brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Rear axle and components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,348 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,534 miles

Nearside Front CV boot weaping grease

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

close to excessive corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to both rear floors

exhaust blow at rear

Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,534 miles

Nearside Front CV boot weaping grease

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

close to excessive corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to both rear floors

exhaust blow at rear

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,923 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,550 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight binding o/s/r

Fail 7 Nov 2012 52,550 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight binding o/s/r

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front disks bad corrosion inner surface

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,097 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,097 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen scratched in zone A

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,485 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,748 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 25,748 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,146 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 KXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SF02 KXD, 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 KXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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