MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre exhaust mount broken away but system is still supported
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has noise developing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape and wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine management light illuminated
items removed from view before test spider and dice
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre exhaust mount broken away but system is still supported
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has noise developing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape and wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine management light illuminated
items removed from view before test spider and dice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f and o/s/f windows tinted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f and o/s/f windows tinted
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AP52 EOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AP52 EOY, 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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AP52 EOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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