MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements grates (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front . inner bands 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front . inner bands 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top strut mountings have plat (wheels free) (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front slight drag on wheel
Offside Rear tyre is cracking ...advise replace soon
removed obstructions from drivers view of the road (air fresheners / flower etc.)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
removed obstructions from drivers view of the road (air fresheners / flower etc.)
em light on
e m light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
e m light on
front wipers smearing
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RX52 KXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 RX52 KXS, 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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RX52 KXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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