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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OU52HJO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,422 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front tyre low on inside edge
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front tyre low on inside edge
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,516 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working no lights working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,325 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,325 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,751 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
27 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,934 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,053 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013 4 Jul 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,130 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011 4 Jul 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,357 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 4 Jul 20269 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,659 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 4 Jul 20269 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 77,659 MI
4 Jul 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,413 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008 4 Jul 202625 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,096 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2007 4 Jul 202631 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 32,640 MI
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OU52HJO was registered on 2002-09-01
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