MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
center exhaust mount is broken
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
center exhaust mount is broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal spongy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres deformed on inner edge
exhaust blow from centre exhaust joint close to failure item, requires repairing.
nearside front indicator slightly faded
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine over filled with oil-this can cause SERIO US damage to a diesel engine !
Engine undertray loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine over filled with oil-this can cause SERIO US damage to a diesel engine !
Engine undertray loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both front steering arms
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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SG02 VAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SG02 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2002.
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