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SJ02 MRX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,881 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (rear) bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Mar 2020 84,131 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OS and NS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OS and NS rear inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OS and NS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,814 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,551 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,546 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,525 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,874 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,051 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,875 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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SJ02 MRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ02 MRX, 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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SJ02 MRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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