MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Centre rear brake light not working
Covers fitted upper and lower
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE "TYRE DETERIORATING ADVISE REPLACEMENT" (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "ADVISE REPLACEMENT" (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre rear brake light not working
Covers fitted upper and lower
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE "TYRE DETERIORATING ADVISE REPLACEMENT" (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "ADVISE REPLACEMENT" (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front disc corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are perishing
Center hanger broken on exhaust but still supporting exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both rear tyres are perishing
Center hanger broken on exhaust but still supporting exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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AK52 GYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AK52 GYJ, 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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AK52 GYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2002.
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