MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges
Both sills slightly damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges
Both sills slightly damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
fog light switch has fault but can work
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
fog light switch has fault but can work
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
eml illuminated
oil cap missing
rear tyres tread 3mm
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EF02 ZYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc lpg 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 EF02 ZYT, 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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EF02 ZYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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