MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle has corrosion repair
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle has corrosion repair
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside 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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. A new tyre is advised.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. A new tyre is advised.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front brake discs badly scored but no weakened.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
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PF51 BWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PF51 BWK, 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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PF51 BWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2002.
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