MOT Status
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139,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Emissions unable to be completed exc smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded front/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded front/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/sinner sills under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded front/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pedal slight travel and spongey
front/rear springs very corr
noise on rear suspension unable to find
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
engine man light on
front/rear springs very corr
rear exhaust knocking
Coil spring corroded front /rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded front /rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded fronts/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded fronts/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded fronts /rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front close to limit
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded fronts /rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front close to limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded fronts (2.4.C.1b)
slight blow centre
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s (2.5.B.2b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
n/s rear w.bearings noisey
both front lower suspension arm bushes slight play
front number plate slightly cracked
front windscreen slightly chipped
o/s front lower balljoint slight play
o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front lower suspension arm bushes slight play
front number plate slightly cracked
front windscreen slightly chipped
o/s front lower balljoint slight play
o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
waring engine light on perm
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
waring engine light on perm
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres on 2
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres on 2
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to sills at jacking points
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
slight damage to sills at jacking points
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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SJ52 ZKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SJ52 ZKB, 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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SJ52 ZKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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