MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heatshield insecure
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
heatshield insecure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear handbrake lever has a slightly restricted free movement
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear handbrake lever has a slightly restricted free movement
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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PF51 XNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 PF51 XNJ, 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 XNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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