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SJ02 OPD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,736 mi
Last recorded138,736 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 OPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 138,734 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake lever not returning (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service Brake Travel

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,672 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 134,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat bottom part of seat (5.2.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 130,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,883 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack offside and nearside (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills damaged

brake pad warning light on

handbrake lever damaged but functions as intended

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

play at upper steering column

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 120,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills damaged

brake pad warning light on

handbrake lever damaged but functions as intended

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

play at upper steering column

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,893 miles

nearside sill damaged

offside sill damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2013 114,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside sill damaged

offside sill damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,219 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,217 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,478 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,704 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside interior door handle missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,270 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,270 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,297 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,141 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 OPD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OPD, 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 SJ02 OPD registered?

SJ02 OPD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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