MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre perrished
o/s/f headlight lense missing
slight brake bind on the front
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre perrished
o/s/f headlight lense missing
slight brake bind on the front
n/s/f tyre perished
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
advise damage to nearside door mirror glass
advise rear brake discs part worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
centre exhaust mounting loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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AU52 XEL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XEL, 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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What year was AU52 XEL registered?
AU52 XEL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2002.
Is AU52 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU52 XEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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