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SF02 XWA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,874 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,874 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,077 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,294 miles

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

fuel filter area damp no leaks at present recommend attention

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,429 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs general wear and tear

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,689 miles

chips in screen

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chips in screen

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,817 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,873 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 59,873 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,568 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2009 54,567 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,527 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,138 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 XWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

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

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