MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges
front subframe rusty
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front subframe rusty
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
age cracks osf and nsr tyres
Front Anti-roll bar & bushes worn. Offside front subframe damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes binding slightly.
Wiper blades smearing screen.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Anti-roll bar & bushes worn. Offside front subframe damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes binding slightly.
Wiper blades smearing screen.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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MC52 OEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MC52 OEU, 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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MC52 OEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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