MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
corrosion n/s/r coil spring
different type wheel n/s/r
front wishbone rear bushes splitting
lift in both front top suspension mountings
slight blow on all exhaust joints and slight blow on back box
corrosion n/s/r coil spring
different type wheel n/s/r
front wishbone rear bushes splitting
lift in both front top suspension mountings
slight blow on all exhaust joints and slight blow on back box
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag warning light on
engine check light on
power steering pipe insecure
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear brake discs corroded
engine check light on
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
light cut to n/s/f/ tyre
Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
light cut to n/s/f/ tyre on tred
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MK52 EYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 MK52 EYR, 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 MK52 EYR registered?
MK52 EYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2002.
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