MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake discs corroding
centre exhaust mount lose
offside front wishbone bush worn
slight leak on front exhaust section
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, greased in places (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount detached ,not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all brake discs corroded on inner faces
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (a) (i))
dipstick tube insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge badly worn /sidewall perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (a) (i))
dipstick tube insecure
Both front tyres worn heavily on inside edges
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres worn heavily on inside edges
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
can not see brake fluid level
centre exhaust bracket broken
front discs starting to rust
power steering belts slipping slightly
sheilds fitted
slight judder on steering
wipers slightly smery and starting to split
can not see brake fluid level
centre exhaust bracket broken
front discs starting to rust
power steering belts slipping slightly
sheilds fitted
slight judder on steering
wipers slightly smery and starting to split
center exhaust braket broken
sheilds fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
center exhaust braket broken
off side rear brake slightly binding
sheilds fitted
alternator /power steering belt slightly noisey
can not see brake fluid level
centre exhaust mount broken
front discs starting to rust
sheilds fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs badly pitted
slight oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front discs badly pitted
o/s/r tyre cracking
slight oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal
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HG52 OXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 HG52 OXJ, 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 HG52 OXJ registered?
HG52 OXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2002.
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