MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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condition and movement in both rear axle bushs Borderline
corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills and undesills
corrosion on front sub frame and suspension and rear axle and suspension
lift in both front top suspension mountings
security o/s/f outer cv boot and grease leak
uneven wear on both front tyres
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
condition and movement in both rear axle bushs Borderline
corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills and undesills
corrosion on front sub frame and suspension and rear axle and suspension
lift in both front top suspension mountings
security o/s/f outer cv boot and grease leak
uneven wear on both front tyres
corrosion n/s and o/s sills and undersills
corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension
corrosion on front floors around sub frame mountings
intensity of both headlamp aims
uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
corrosion n/s and o/s sills and undersills
corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension
corrosion on front floors around sub frame mountings
intensity of both headlamp aims
uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges
condition n/s and o/s steering rack gaiters
condition of all brake pipes
corrosion both rear under sills and outer sills
corrosion on front sub frame and around mountings
n/s/r brake binding
uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges
condition of all brake pipes
lift in both front top suspension mountings
Security n/s steering rack gaiter
lift in both front top suspension mountings
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SF52 VHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VHZ, 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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SF52 VHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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