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SG02 LVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,412 mi
Last recorded88,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 LVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,750 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2012 81,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag and m.i.l on

damage to o/s/f seat side rest

front disc heavily worn

front wheels fouling wing covers

lower arms corroded

n/s outer sill badly damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2011 76,882 miles

Airbag light on

Both front wheel inner arches rubbed from tyre rubbing

Centre exhaust mount broke off

Engine light on

Front discs inner faces lipped and rusty

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stonechip in windscreen

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,882 miles

Airbag light on

Both front wheel inner arches rubbed from tyre rubbing

Centre exhaust mount broke off

Engine light on

Front discs inner faces lipped and rusty

Nearside outer sill damaged

Stonechip in windscreen

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,353 miles

exhaust centre mounting corroded

rear brake pads low 2-3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,159 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 70,148 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,607 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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SG02 LVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG02 LVH, 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 SG02 LVH registered?

SG02 LVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is SG02 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 LVH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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