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SF02 XVD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,562 mi
Last recorded99,562 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,562 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 99,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,565 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 89,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 82,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,985 miles

Metal brake flexi pipes x2 going to master cylinder/servo are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in inner tie rod end on steering rack on nearside.

Fail 30 May 2012 75,985 miles

Metal brake flexi pipes x2 going to master cylinder/servo are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in inner tie rod end on steering rack on nearside.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,522 miles

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

Nearside front and rear brakes lightly binding

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 47,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 40,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 40,250 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 XVD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

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

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