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SW02DXK
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW02DXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
5 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill near seat mounting/suspension prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested due do headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits DANGEROUSLY HIGH , should be 0.20 max and carbon reading over 8.00 (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ESP button not working (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill near seat mounting/suspension prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels have 1 bolt missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill near seat mounting/suspension prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill near seat mounting/suspension prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Both front seats do not tilt forward ( tilt handle broken )
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Reverse light not working
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,553 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 10 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,031 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light showing when brake pressed (1.1.A.3f)
25 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light showing when brake pressed (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,984 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 10 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine check light on
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,724 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,203 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 10 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,542 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,283 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 10 Jun 20261 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,949 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 10 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,853 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 10 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,393 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009 10 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
28 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,650 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2008 10 Jun 20263 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,268 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2007 10 Jun 20263 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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SW02DXK was registered on 2002-06-06
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