MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
headlamps focus is poor
slight oil leaks
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
HEADLAMPS FOCUS IS POOR
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively O/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST IS RUSTED
FUEL FILTER LOOKS OLD
Front NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
Offside HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR
Offside HEAD LAMP LENS IS CRAZED
Oil leak ()
STAIN ON THE BODY OF THE FUEL FILTER
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON
OIL LEAKS
Offside HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON
OIL LEAKS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON
OIL LEAKS
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON
OIL LEAKS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light is on
panel damage
suspect other warning lamp could be esp light
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
suspect other warning lamp could be esp light
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light is on
panel damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management lamp is on
os wiper blade poor
parking brake effiency only just met
traction control lamp is on
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light is on
exhaust is corroded
front valance grill is damaged
o/s wiper blade rubber is poor
panel damage
traction control light is on
tyre wear is uneven
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light is on
front tyre wear is uneven
front valance grill is damaged
panel damage
traction control light is on
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light is on
front tyre wear is uneven
front valance grill is damaged
panel damage
traction control light is on
engine management light is on
traction control light is on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
rear registartion plate poor
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine light on
rear registartion plate poor
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Refer to advisory notice number 44940118023
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
airbag light stays on
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear registration plate poor
scuff offside front
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EX52 VCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EX52 VCY, 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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EX52 VCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2002.
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