MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close & edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
engine & under covers.
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing slightly. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside front. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close & edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
engine & under covers.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
engine & under covers.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside front. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened split. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
engine & under covers.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of excessive heat
exhaust deteriorated & slight leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of excessive heat
exhaust deteriorated & slight leak
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front top susspension mount has play
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front top suspension mount has play
gearbox oil leak
both front coil springs corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres wearing uneven
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres wearing uneven
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light indicates a fault
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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OY52 DBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 OY52 DBZ, 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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OY52 DBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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