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SF52 HCN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,348 mi
Last recorded108,348 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 HCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,348 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 97,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,557 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 93,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf and osr brake calypers sticky

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,702 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,568 miles

nearside sill damaged/bent. no splits found

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,711 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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SF52 HCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF52 HCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF52 HCN registered?

SF52 HCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SF52 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 HCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF52 HCN have outstanding finance?

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