MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central exhaust mounting corroded and broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel tight to rotate
Rear Outer sills corroded
offside and nearside front brake flexis perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
centre ex mount broken , allowing ex to contact rear axle
n/s/r brake sticking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipes corroded under protective coating.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside and offside front brake hose deteriorating.
Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inside,
Rear axle beam bushes separating deteriorating and wearing..
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded under protective coating.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside and offside front brake hose deteriorating.
Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inside,
Rear axle beam bushes separating deteriorating and wearing..
Handbrake operation feels stiff.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre deteriorating.
Offside track rod end dust cover cracking.
Uneven front tyre wear.(tyre badly worn on inside of tread)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Handbrake operation feels stiff.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre deteriorating.
Offside track rod end dust cover cracking.
Uneven front tyre wear.(tyre badly worn on inside of tread)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AD52 UYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 February 2003.
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