MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rear brake pipes corroded
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
slight play in nearside steering knuckle joint
small cut in nearside front tyre
top breather pipe split
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
slight play in nearside steering knuckle joint
small cut in nearside front tyre
top breather pipe split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked cords not exposed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front sill and floor corroded outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked cords not exposed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
centre exhaust heat shield loose
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
centre exhaust heat shield loose
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SH02 NCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SH02 NCV, 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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SH02 NCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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