MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front oil leak rear of engine
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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 Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/side Headlamp Bulb ALIGNMENT /POSITION( Main beam ) QUESTIONABLE
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/side Headlamp Bulb ALIGNMENT /POSITION( Main beam ) QUESTIONABLE
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Metered smoke emmisions near limit
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside sill slightly mishapen
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside sill slightly mishapen
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
minnor cuts to off side front outer side wall
slight end play in steering rack both sides
damage on engine bed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight damage to front crossmember
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CV52 TFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 CV52 TFX, 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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CV52 TFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2002.
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