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SM02 UJJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,171 mi
Last recorded35,171 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 UJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,171 miles

Offside headlight on minimum height

Pass 9 May 2019 30,805 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 30,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component insecure light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,077 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

allfour tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 17,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,882 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outside edge,but not dangerous.

Pass 16 May 2011 11,094 miles

All 4 tyres are showing cracks to the tread and side wall,not dangerous but will need changing soon.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,992 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 9,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,696 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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SM02 UJJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM02 UJJ registered?

SM02 UJJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is SM02 UJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 UJJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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