MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge - Slight Mishaped
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both font tyres wearing smooth on inner edge
Misting of oil around rear of engine
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both font tyres wearing smooth on inner edge
Front brake discs are corroded
Misting of oil around rear of engine
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front outer tyre wall damaged
nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged
offside front outer tyre wall damaged
nearside front outer tyre wall damaged
nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged
offside front outer tyre wall damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front & nearside rear tyre sidewall have several cuts
nearside front indicator lerns cracked
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WU52 LLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 WU52 LLP, 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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WU52 LLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2002.
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