MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine light on
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine warning lamp on
Middle exhaust bracket broken but still secure
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Middle exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S,N/S WIPER WEARING
O/S/R,N/S/R TYRE'S SLIGHT CRACKING
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EK02 DSX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 EK02 DSX, 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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EK02 DSX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.
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