MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front tyres worn close to legal limit
Front brake pads low.
Offside rear roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand indicating slight brake bind.
Rear brake pads worn very low (unable to clearly assess inner pad thickness.)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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GK52 FFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GK52 FFD, 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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GK52 FFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.
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