MOT Status
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128,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear EXHAUST CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
OIL LEVEL IS LOW
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear stop lamp dose not illuminate immediately when pressed
engine management light on
offside rear brake discs red from overheating
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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AF52 LXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AF52 LXU, 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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AF52 LXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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