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SG02 VAE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,682 mi
Last recorded191,682 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 191,682 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 183,895 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 182,152 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 182,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 182,066 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 182,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 178,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 174,404 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 164,046 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 164,046 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2016 154,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 147,188 miles

both rear tyres deformed on inner edge

exhaust blow from centre exhaust joint close to failure item, requires repairing.

nearside front indicator slightly faded

Pass 17 May 2014 132,780 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 115,839 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 104,009 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 104,009 miles

Engine over filled with oil-this can cause SERIO US damage to a diesel engine !

Engine undertray loose

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,371 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 86,198 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2007 75,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 65,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 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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What year was SG02 VAE registered?

SG02 VAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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