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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise boost pipe leaking oil
advise coolant leak
advise exhaust/ heat sheild
advise imbalance on rear brakes
advise n/s head light lens patern not great
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leval device ?? (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise boost pipe leaking oil
advise coolant leak
advise exhaust/ heat sheild
advise imbalance on rear brakes
advise n/s head light lens patern not great
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust heat shield loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
exhaust heat shield loose
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front pattern poor
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear reversing light not working
handbrake effort
non standard exhaust fitted
suspension corroded
various items attached to bodywork
Various items attached to bodywork
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill holed and damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Non standard exhaust fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Mirror view to rear obscured by fuel can
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill holed and damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reverse light not working
Upper cover fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill holed and damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Non standard exhaust fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Mirror view to rear obscured by fuel can
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill holed and damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reverse light not working
Upper cover fitted
Various items attached to bodywork
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside View to rear slightly obscured by fuel can
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Looks to have been cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside View to rear slightly obscured by fuel can
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front chrome flexible rods bolted to arch would be detrimental to pedestrians in event of collision or if come loose catch on tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front chrome flexible rods bolted to arch would be detrimental to pedestrians in event of collision or if come loose catch on tyre
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust silencer removed to rear
no revers lights
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front chrome flexible rods bolted to arch would be detrimental to pedestrians in event of collision or if come loose catch on tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front chrome flexible rods bolted to arch would be detrimental to pedestrians in event of collision or if come loose catch on tyre
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust silencer removed to rear
no revers lights
Front Spotlight mounted on bonnet must affect visibility slightly
Nearside Front 2 chrome flexible rods bolted to both front wheel arches - would be detrimental to pedestrians in event of collision . Also if came loose would catch on tyres
Offside Rear Jerry can bolted to bodywork protrudes beyond wheel arch ( which is widest point of vehicle )
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer has been removed and straight pipe fitted . Front mounting rubber is not connected and exhaust gases pass into bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Spotlight mounted on bonnet must affect visibility slightly
Nearside Front 2 chrome flexible rods bolted to both front wheel arches - would be detrimental to pedestrians in event of collision . Also if came loose would catch on tyres
Offside Rear Jerry can bolted to bodywork protrudes beyond wheel arch ( which is widest point of vehicle )
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer has been removed and straight pipe fitted . Front mounting rubber is not connected and exhaust gases pass into bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
parking brake efficiency low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust mounting in poor condition/corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r under sills slight corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre mount broken but supporting system
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OY52 KFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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