MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust mount broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear inner sill (5.2.6)
centre ex mount broken
Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s rear outer sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear floor (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n /s (2.2.C.1c)
centre ex mount broken
Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
undertray adrift
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
glow plug light flashes
traction control light on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
glow plug light flashes
traction control light on
Exhaust repaired with putty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit
Exhaust repaired with putty
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FX52 BWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FX52 BWH, 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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FX52 BWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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