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SG51 SMG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 SMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,175 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,175 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 120,138 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe split / leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear metal brake pipes deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 98,140 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,030 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s/f tyre valve damaged

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s/f tyre valve damaged

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,097 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,396 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,434 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,944 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,449 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,102 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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SG51 SMG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SG51 SMG, 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 SG51 SMG registered?

SG51 SMG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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