MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working ESP warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Exhaust system center silencer outer casing corroded and split
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at centre sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system centre silencer outer casing corroded and split, but not leaking gasses
Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter deteriorated
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at centre sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system centre silencer outer casing corroded and split, but not leaking gasses
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter deteriorated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ESP warning lamp came on and off during test but did not stop on.
Engine idle speed erratic.
Engine malfunction light came on and off during test but did not stop on.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive metal corroded thin at rear outer edge of outer sill, not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Protective coating peeling from brake pipes at front and rear, light surface corrosion.
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb not working in rear high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear brake caliper.
Full inspection of offside rear seat belt not carried out, child seat fitted.
One bulb not working on rear high level brake light.
Protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
Surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve corroded and broken, exhaust loose at centre (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in outer sill underside at rear (2.4.A.3)
Full inspection of offside rear seat belt not carried out, child seat fitted.
One bulb not working on rear high level brake light.
Protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
Surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.
One bulb not working on high level brake light.
Protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)
One bulb not working on high level brake light.
Protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
bracket broken on exhaust centre mounting.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bracket broken on exhaust centre mounting.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OY52 ZHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2002.
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