MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Slight play in steering rack
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Slight play in steering rack
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal free travel
offside floor damaged
offside front and nearside front anti roll bar/body bushes worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal free travel
clip missing, offside outer constant velocity joint
offside floor damaged
offside front and nearside front anti roll bar/body bushes worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres wearing inner edges
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LY51 BZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 LY51 BZX, 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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LY51 BZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 2002.
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