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WO02 SBX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,551 mi
Last recorded118,551 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,543 miles

Offside Front Lower door hinge broken

Fail 19 Aug 2020 117,543 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 112,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 104,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 104,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section [catalytic converter] (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,845 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 93,187 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 93,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 72,259 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,644 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,457 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,448 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,915 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,283 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,615 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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WO02 SBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO02 SBX, 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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WO02 SBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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