MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre is fitted with the marking inside on the outside
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres has been fitted with sidewall instructions inside on the outside
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres has been fitted with sidewall instructions inside on the outside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Cat very slow to work
exhaust hitting rear beam
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
minor stonechips front screen
rusting to fuel tank straps
wipers splitting
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
standing corrosion to brake discs
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU02 LUY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 AU02 LUY, 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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AU02 LUY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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