MOT Status
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153,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake Pedal Has Long Travel...
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion To Underside And Suspension...
Exhaust Corroded...
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective BADLY FADED... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake Pedal Has Long Travel...
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion To Underside And Suspension...
Exhaust Corroded...
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...
EXHAUST CORRODED...
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
HEADLAMP OUTPUT REDUCED...
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS PARK ON SCREEN... (3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...
EXHAUST CORRODED...
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
HEADLAMP OUTPUT REDUCED...
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
WIPERS WILL NOT STOP.. PARK FAULTY...
BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL..
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..
EXHAUST CORRODED..
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED.. (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))
BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL..
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..
EXHAUST CORRODED..
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
HEADLAMP LENSES FADED..
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED.. (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED.. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK JOINT... (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED.. (0.1 (b))
HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED...
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN.. ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN.. ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion To Outer Sills.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion To Outer Sills.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
CORROSION TO REAR OUTER SILLS.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED TO CORDS. HAS SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE. (4.1.D.1b)
CORROSION TO REAR OUTER SILLS.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
BOTH REAR TYRES LOW AND PERISHED
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp on
exhaust heat sheild insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DE02 ENU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DE02 ENU, 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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DE02 ENU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2002.
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