MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front number plate coming off but secure
Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer cv boot perished
Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all brake pipes corroded
headlights slightly poor pattern
tyre valves perished
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate coming off but secure
Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer cv boot perished
Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all brake pipes corroded
tyre valves perished
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s steering rack damp
n/s/r tyre nail in tread and stepped on inside edge
o/s/r tyre on limit
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
n/s steering rack damp
n/s/r tyre nail in tread and stepped on inside edge
o/s/r tyre on limit
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
play in both outer track rod ends
rear brake pipes corroded
slight exhaust blow
steering rack damp
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
play in both outer track rod ends
rear brake pipes corroded
slight exhaust blow
steering rack damp
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
N/S/R has a steel wheel fitted, O/S/R has an alloy wheel
N/S/R tyre has multiple cuts in inner sidewall
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake button missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
handbrake button missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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MV02 PUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 MV02 PUJ, 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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MV02 PUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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