MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.748 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 8.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.20 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.81 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1332 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1332 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear tread starting to crack and perish
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear both inner sills corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
items removed from screen before test
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner joint split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear tread starting to crack and perish
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear both inner sills corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
items removed from screen before test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f brake disc corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r brake disc corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light flashing
off side front brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BD02 CLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BD02 CLX, 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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BD02 CLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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