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SF02 XVB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,273 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,273 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,586 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 51,586 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 disc next pad change (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,250 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 disc next pad change (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,391 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,865 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,396 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 46,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise dipstick plastic brittle

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr spring corroded

slight damage os sill

slight deteriation osf screen corner

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

osr spring corroded

slight damage os sill

slight deteriation osf screen corner

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,650 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 29,283 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 XVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

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

Is SF02 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 XVB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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