MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested due to under inflated tyres (3.7.A.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear exhaust mounting is cable tied
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil is overfilled
passenger front, drivers front and passeger rear tyre outer sidewalls have cuts not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil is overfilled
passenger front, drivers front and passeger rear tyre outer sidewalls have cuts not deep enough to reach the cords
CSNTRE REAR STOP LAMP INOP ? DISCONECTED
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
N/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R TYRE WALLS DAMAGED
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
CSNTRE REAR STOP LAMP INOP ? DISCONECTED
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
N/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R TYRE WALLS DAMAGED
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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KM52 EMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 KM52 EMK, 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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KM52 EMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.
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