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ExpiredMileage
71,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all brake disc back plates corroded
all brake discs heavily corroded
all brake flexi ferrules corroded
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres racking in treads
centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases at centre section
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
n/s front shocker gaitor perished
strong advise - both front wishbone rear bushes have movement
transmission oil leak
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all brake disc back plates corroded
all brake discs heavily corroded
all brake flexi ferrules corroded
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres racking in treads
centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases at centre section
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
n/s front shocker gaitor perished
strong advise - both front wishbone rear bushes have movement
transmission oil leak
all brake discs corroded pitted and worn (pads appear ok)
both front wishbone rear bushes perishing
both headlamps aims poor
both rear axel front large bushes splitting and slight movement
fuel tank straps corroding
general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes
slight bind on o/s/r hub
slight blow at exhaust centre joint
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front shocker covers deteriorated
both rear tyres cracking in treads
centre exhaust clamps corroded and leaking
n/s front seat belt accepter incomplete
n/s front wishbone rear bush parting
o/s rear brake disc back plate missing
o/s rear outer sill weak and corroded
poor dip beam images
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front shocker covers deteriorated
both rear tyres cracking in treads
centre exhaust clamps corroded and leaking
n/s front seat belt accepter incomplete
n/s front wishbone rear bush parting
o/s rear brake disc back plate missing
o/s rear outer sill weak and corroded
poor dip beam images
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf seat belt stalk cover missing
nsf tyre 2mm
rear axle bushes worn
rear brake flexi firrels corroded
rear discs corroded and brakes binding
rear no plate deterorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf seat belt stalk cover missing
nsf tyre 2mm
rear axle bushes worn
rear brake flexi firrels corroded
rear discs corroded and brakes binding
rear no plate deterorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front bottom arm rear bushes worn but not excessive
advise both rear axle bushes worn but not excessive
advise enginemanagement light is on
advise exhaust back box bracket corroaded
advise exhaust middle pipe bracket broken but not inscure
advise trackson light is on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front lower suspension arm inner bush,s worn
rear axle bush,s showing signs of wear not excessive
rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded
both front lower suspension arm inner bush,s worn
rear axle bush,s showing signs of wear not excessive
rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
rear discs corroded on edges
slight play in offside steering rack end
engine light on
nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
rear discs corroded on edges & inner pads look low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light indicating fault
oil leak around gearbox
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
breather pipe to oil cap split
exhaust centre bracket broken
re-check front pads approx 3,000 miles
rear tyres cracks on tread
slight play in front antiroll bar bushes
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust centre bracket broken
breather pipe to oil cap split
re-check front pads approx 3,000 miles
rear tyres cracks on tread
slight play in front antiroll bar bushes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
breather pipe to oil cap broken
re-check front brake pads 3,000 miles
rear tyres cracks in tread
slight play in front antiroll bar bushes
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MX51 ZVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 MX51 ZVB, 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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MX51 ZVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2002.
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