MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Upper sill (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Upper sill (6.1.B.2)
Engine warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Engine warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust clamps corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
exhaust clamps corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both fuel tank straps are corroded
oil leak (gearbox area)
ADVISE FREEPLAY N/S/F STEERING RACK INNER JOINT
ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
ADVISE SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ADVISE FREEPLAY N/S/F STEERING RACK
REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN
ADVISE FREEPLAY N/S/F STEERING RACK
ENGINE OIL LOW
EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE STEERING RACK/TIE BAR N/S/F
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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SL02 NUW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SL02 NUW, 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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SL02 NUW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2002.
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