MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency marginal
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency marginal
parking brake efforts could be better but is acceptable.
reluctant to meet emission limits.
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake efforts could be better but is acceptable.
reluctant to meet emission limits.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
centre stop lamp inop
reluctant to meet emissions limit
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both have no dip (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil level dangerously low when presented
Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bit dull (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal sections of both flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive no print out chocked machine (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bit dull (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal sections of both flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
man light staying on
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
high level stop lamp inoperative
horn could be better
management light stays on
High level stop light inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all four tyres cracked
Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre silencer mount bracket broken but still supports weight of system
unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
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FL52 WXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FL52 WXX, 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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FL52 WXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2002.
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