MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet support strut weak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle rusted
Spare wheel (steel) fitted to the offside rear
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet support strut weak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle rusted
Spare wheel (steel) fitted to the offside rear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
long travel on footbrake
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light on
long travel on foot brake
inner disc pads cannot be seen properly
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FE52 XOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 FE52 XOM, 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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FE52 XOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2002.
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