MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four shocks absorber weak
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Offside Front tyre minor damage to wall
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam defuzed (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside lower wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
oil leak
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
exhaust system corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE COATING DETERIORATING
ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
STEERING NOISY AND ROUGH ON FULL LOCK
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE COATING DETERIORATING
N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ..........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
O/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE
STEERING NOISY AND ROUGH ON FULL LOCK
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil level low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil level low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
advise slight compliance in front anti roll bar bushes
advise slight smear on front wipers
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT52 OZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BT52 OZM, 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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BT52 OZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2003.
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