MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
corrosion to rear inner sills
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
corrosion to rear inner sills
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
Offside Front play top strut mount
Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front play top strut mount
Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front and rear pads getting low.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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SF02 YED is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YED, 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 YED is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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