MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front puncture
advise oil leak
advise oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
air bag light on
power steering pump noisy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on
nearside rear tyre has small flat spots
Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and offside front 3mm
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
airbag warning light on
offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and offside front 3mm
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
airbag warning light on
offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH52 EXR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SH52 EXR, 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 SH52 EXR registered?
SH52 EXR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.
Is SH52 EXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH52 EXR shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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