MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bonnet opening handle insecur
engine check light on dash
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bonnet opening handle insecur
engine check light on dash
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
catalytic converter heatshield insecure - rattle
exhaust system corroding
fuel tank straps corroding
hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding
nearside front foglight inoperative
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit (2mm)
nearside front windscreen slightly scored by wiper
rear boot support struts feeble
bonnet release catch lever insecure
catalytic converter heatshield slightly insecure (Knocking)
exhaust system corroded and centre mount bracket fractured
nearside and offside front brake discs lipped and corroded - STRONG ADVICE
nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding
offside front door stiff to open and close
slight fluctuation recorded on Front Brakes - Roller Brake Tester
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet release catch lever insecure
catalytic converter heatshield slightly insecure (Knocking)
exhaust system corroded and centre mount bracket fractured
nearside and offside front brake discs lipped and corroded - STRONG ADVICE
nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding
offside front door stiff to open and close
slight fluctuation recorded on Front Brakes - Roller Brake Tester
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front light inoperative
Nearside rear tyre out of shape
Offside front wiper blade split
Oil leak
Recommend grease brake pipes
near side wiper blade begining to perrish
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AU52 MXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AU52 MXX, 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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AU52 MXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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