MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Emissions not tested Exhaust Blowing From Centre Pipe.. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Outer Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Adrift From Anti Roll Bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
All brake backing plates corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
General corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Light output Very Dim (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Light Output Very Dim (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All Four Brake Back Plates Badly Corroded
All Suspension Components Corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/R shocker weak
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine emits white smoke under acceleration
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers only work on high speed. Advise repair to wiper system
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine k light staying on
esp warning light staying on
off side front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine k light staying on
esp warning light staying on
off side front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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)
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DA51 ZTP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DA51 ZTP, 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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DA51 ZTP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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