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SM02 ETD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 ETD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,584 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

check brake fluid

front brake disc slight rust

slight bind both rear wheels

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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SM02 ETD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM02 ETD, 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 SM02 ETD registered?

SM02 ETD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is SM02 ETD safe to buy?

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