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AF52XRX
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
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- Registration AF52XRX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CASINGS CORROADED (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,520 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,066 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- both front shock absorber top mounts worn and have play
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread.. advice change (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plys showing (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- both front shock absorber top mounts worn and have play
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread.. advice change (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,013 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,015 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,601 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,619 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,855 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,206 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,784 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,784 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,488 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
22 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,719 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,848 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
14 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,536 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
23 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,844 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF52XRX was registered on 2002-10-30
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