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SG02 RZD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,140 mi
Last recorded165,140 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 RZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 165,140 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Front Both nearside and offside top mounts have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 165,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both nearside and offside top mounts have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 164,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Nearside Front tyre stepping on the inside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 156,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake hoses deteriorated

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside outer sill heavily corroded just outside of prescribed area

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 153,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 153,592 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 149,859 miles

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

oil leak

slight damage offside inner & outer sills

Fail 22 Dec 2016 149,857 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

intercooler pipe into intercooler half disconnected

oil leak

slight damage offside inner & outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2016 148,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 144,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bonnet hard to open

Pass 13 Mar 2015 144,796 miles

Oil leak

bonnet hard to open

Pass 21 Feb 2014 136,464 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 136,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Fail 20 Feb 2013 125,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front, tyres wearing on inner edge

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2013 125,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front, tyres wearing on inner edge

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,254 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 114,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,254 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,754 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall just passing m o t

Pass 5 Mar 2007

engine oil low

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall just passing m o t

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,960 miles

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)

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 RZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RZD, 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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SG02 RZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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