MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Engine managment lamp on
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front discs worn
Rear discs worn
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front discs worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear discs worn
e/m/light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all front suspension components have surface corrosion
bad oil leak
both sides front brake discs have scores and surface corrosion
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
all front suspension components have surface corrosion
bad oil leak
both sides front brake discs have scores and surface corrosion
both sides rear coil spring coating missing and corrosion in places
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
air bag light on
Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
air bag light on
Oil leak
all brake discs pitting
warning lights on
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)
Oil leak
all brake discs pitting
warning lights on
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
engine management light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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SH02 NEJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2002.
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