MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine back engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose bolt come out (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp Image Affected By Condition Of Lense - Both
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clouded lens (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clouded lens (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
child seats fitted to rear
fluid around master cylinder
front brake pads worn low
nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted
oil around engine
child seat fitted to offside rear seat.
child seats fitted to rear
offside and nearside front outersills damaged
offside and nearside front tyres worn to limit
tested wet
child seat fitted to nearside rear
front engine undertray poorly secured
front tyres wearing on edges
offside and nearside front outersills damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)
front disc's corroded and pitted inner face
n/r seat blt not tested
rear disc's corroeded and pitted
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KS52 AGO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 KS52 AGO, 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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KS52 AGO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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