MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
both front tyres low 4mm and cracking
nearside front indicator slightly discoloured
nearside rear tyre 1.6/2mm
offside rear tyre 3mm
uneven wear on rear brake pads
Front Oil leak Engine. ()
Nearside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)
Front Oil leak Engine. ()
Nearside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
amber brake wear warning light on
engine cover fitted
interior mirror loose
undertray hanging down
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
amber brake wear warning light on
engine cover fitted
interior mirror loose
undertray hanging down
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on offside rear inner sill
Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front windscreen has a crack
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly pitting
slight brake bind nearside front
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly pitting
slight brake bind nearside front
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside door mirror outer cover not secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under tray damaged and not fully secure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
undertray damaged
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AE52 NEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 AE52 NEU, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AE52 NEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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