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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Head lamp aiming image is poor
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Front sill corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake has slight bind
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sills corroded - not within prescribed areas
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sills corroded - not within prescribed areas
Front Sills corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front outer sill areas corroded - not within any prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front outer sill areas corroded - not within any prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Nearside and offside front outer sills heavily corroded but not within prescribed area
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Nearside and offside front outer sills heavily corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters faded (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside and offside rear brakes have a slight bind
Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
Nearside rear wheel has a bind when turned by hand
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear wheel has a bind when turned by hand
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
exhaust support bracket insecure due to corrosion
front brake discs pitted and corroded
near side front and off side front top mounts have slight play when vehicle is jacked
near side rear and off side rear wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
near side front and off side front anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play
near side front brake disc inner face pitted and corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
near side front and off side front anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play
near side front brake disc inner face pitted and corroded
center exhaust support broken
front to rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
exhaust centre mount detetched
front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode under plastic covering
rear tyres getting low and perished
wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes
Exhaust mount corroded
Rear brake pipes corroded
oil leak on engine
screw in offside rear tyre
front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion under coating
lift in nearside front leg top mount when hung
rear tyres starting to perish
slight bind nearside rear brake
front discs rusting and scoring on inner edges †exhaust centre mount broken but not insecure †nearside front tyre getting low and nail in tread †both front tyres perishing †slight lift in nearside front leg top mount when suspension hanging
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AD52 UUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 UUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AD52 UUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 2003.
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