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SW02JZA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration SW02JZA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,042 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,902 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,826 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f n/s/f strut mounting play when jacked up
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- o/s/f n/s/f strut mounting play when jacked up
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,518 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake pipes and brake hoes and corroding and deteriorating
- some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
- front and rear subframes and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust
- exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
- both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate
- all steering and suspension components and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)
16 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket is broken (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section in several places (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake pipes and brake hoes and corroding and deteriorating
- some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
- front and rear subframes and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust
- exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
- both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate
- all steering and suspension components and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,245 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear and centre exhaust corodded
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear and centre exhaust corodded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,604 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear braking system is ready for servicing
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,834 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,707 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,707 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,218 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,290 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,363 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,778 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,009 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,292 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2007 11 Jun 20265 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 18,410 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW02JZA was registered on 2002-07-05
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