MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
DRIVERS DOOR HINGE BROKEN
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
DRIVERS DOOR HINGE BROKEN
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Spare tyre defective
CREAKING NOISE FROM STEERING
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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FJ52 ZXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FJ52 ZXU, 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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What year was FJ52 ZXU registered?
FJ52 ZXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is FJ52 ZXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ52 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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