MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake application uneven front brakes imbalance 40% (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limits
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both number plates starting to de-laminate
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in front screen
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nail in near side front tyre
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YJ52 JOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YJ52 JOR, 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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YJ52 JOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2002.
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