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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration SW02CYJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s h/brake poor/cable/calliper siezed]
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- sills damaged
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,117 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,790 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
23 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,149 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,942 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,955 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202611 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,341 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 11 Jun 202625 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,422 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,232 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 11 Jun 202627 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
1 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,189 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,189 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,935 MI
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SW02CYJ was registered on 2002-06-11
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