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SW02WAO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW02WAO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,375 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
1 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,508 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,843 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested exhaust leaking where new part was fitted front and rear (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil low
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,475 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 51,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,407 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to front subframe and rear axle
- offside sill corroded
- damage to nearside sill
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- corrosion to front subframe and rear axle
- damage to nearside sill
- offside sill corroded
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,093 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake pipes corroded
- front wipers torn
- nsf to rear brake pipe corroded
- nsr brake pipe corroded
18 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake pipes corroded
- nsf to rear brake pipe corroded
- front wipers torn
- nsr brake pipe corroded
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,767 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 6 Jun 202614 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,038 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 6 Jun 202615 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,926 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,762 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,679 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,541 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 6 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,142 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2011 6 Jun 20264 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
9 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,428 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2009 6 Jun 20269 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
16 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,095 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2008 6 Jun 202617 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,086 MI
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SW02WAO was registered on 2002-05-16
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