MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb is not working! (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, and slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear 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))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (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 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
possable head gasket gone
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front brake binding slightly
Rear Both rear tyres perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear tyres are perishing and cracking
All tyres showing age cracks.
Both front tyres worn on outer edges.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
All tyres showing age cracks.
Both front tyres worn on outer edges.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes coated
exhaust back box rusty
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)
two warning lights lit on dash panel
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air freshner on interior mirror obstructing drivers view through swept area of windscreen, removed prior to test.
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)
both rear tyres 2mm
rear tyres
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BL52 ZTB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 BL52 ZTB, 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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BL52 ZTB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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