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WF02 SXK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,364 mi
Last recorded160,364 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 SXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 160,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembley (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 160,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords fatigue (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords fatigue (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords fatigue (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembley (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 153,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 153,191 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 144,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,375 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp lens broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,041 miles

rear box started to rust

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear box started to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust braket broken ( mid )

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,742 miles

17% front brake imbalance

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

exhaust centre mounting broken

front wheel rims damaged slightly

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 May 2010 91,316 miles

front discs worn and lipped

front plate cracked

wipers smear

Fail 1 May 2010 91,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs worn and lipped

front plate cracked

wipers smear

Fail 14 May 2009 72,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 72,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 54,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,953 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,053 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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WF02 SXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF02 SXK, 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 WF02 SXK registered?

WF02 SXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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