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WF02 SXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,731 mi
Last recorded114,731 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 114,731 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 114,343 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested CO very high and car smoking very badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Center mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front top mounts have play

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,915 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack noisy/creaking

Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,915 miles

Emissions not tested began smoking so aborted emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack noisy/creaking

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,687 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,682 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,450 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 90,450 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,910 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,718 miles

NSF TYRE ON LIMIT

OSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF TYRE ON LIMIT

OSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,868 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,868 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,110 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,855 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 32,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,111 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 SXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

WF02 SXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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