MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Underside slightly rusted
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
oil level low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust bracket corroded
engine light on
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust bracket corroded
engine light on
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust bracket corroded, system still fully supported
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Oil level low recommend attention
Slight oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil level low recommend attention
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil level low recommend attention
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advise front wiper blades smearing
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SA52 XFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SA52 XFO, 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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SA52 XFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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