MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing.
front and rear brake pads worn very low. †advise replacement.
front brake imbalance 22% (fail if above 25%).
n/s front seat belt buckle cover missing.
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WU02 UPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 WU02 UPN, 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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WU02 UPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.
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