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SW51LFF
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration SW51LFF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- most brake pipes corroded covered with paint and suspension wish bones corroded
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside body damage
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front hubs corroded
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- tyres starting to perish
12 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front door light damage
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,032 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,855 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre hose (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear tyre has light cracking in walls
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front tyre has light cracking in walls
7 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has light cracking in walls
- Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre hose (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Rear tyre has light cracking in walls
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,914 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has cracking in walls
- Offside Rear brake stiff but not stuck fast
- both rear handbrake cables have corrosion damage
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill on inner edge (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed edge of webbing (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre has cracking in walls
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front windows not opening
- centre exhaust mount corroded away from pipe
- battery not clamped but is contained in a box
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill on inner side (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has cracking in walls
- centre exhaust mount corroded away from pipe
- both rear handbrake cables have corrosion damage
- battery not clamped but is contained in a box
- Offside Rear tyre has cracking in walls
- Offside Rear brake stiff but not stuck fast
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill on inner edge (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed edge of webbing (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front windows not opening
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,979 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre has a nail in the tread
- osr nsf osf tyre perished
- front suspension componants corroded
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front suspension componants corroded
- osr nsf osf tyre perished
- osf tyre has a nail in the tread
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,162 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,031 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,274 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,507 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,246 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,035 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,031 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,930 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2008 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,510 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51LFF was registered on 2002-01-24
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