MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mount u/s
eml on
heat shield loose
wipers poor
Direction indicators not working failed during test (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres worn edges
centre exhaust mount u/s
eml on
heat shield loose
wipers poor
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres worn inner edges
Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres worn inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
both outer sills damaged
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroded and pitted
both outer sills damaged
Oil leak
exhaust & petrol tank heat shields insecure
exhaust centre bracket insecure
front discs corrode & pitted on inner surface
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
exhaust & petrol tank heat shields insecure
exhaust centre bracket insecure
front discs corrode & pitted on inner surface
Nail in nearside front tyre
engine warning lamp on??
front brake discs pitted/worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
engine warning lamp on??
front brake discs pitted/worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM02 YVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SM02 YVE, 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 YVE registered?
SM02 YVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2002.
Is SM02 YVE safe to buy?
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