MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front indicator lamp lens broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dipstick tube broken
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front indicator lamp lens missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine dipstick tube broken
engine mangement lamp on
exhaust mounting clamps heavily coroded
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
exhaust system rusted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
o/s front n/s front tyres cracking in tread
advise front brake pads very close
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PE52 ZBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PE52 ZBZ, 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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What year was PE52 ZBZ registered?
PE52 ZBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 2002.
Is PE52 ZBZ safe to buy?
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