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SF52 XZH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 XZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,901 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills holed at (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,462 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 101,456 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 81,270 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,657 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2008 35,480 miles

engine "check" light on

Fail 31 Aug 2008 35,480 miles

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

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

engine "check" light on

Pass 26 Aug 2007 28,316 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 28,316 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nsf wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,412 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 XZH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF52 XZH, 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 SF52 XZH registered?

SF52 XZH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SF52 XZH safe to buy?

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