MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,130 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested engine emitting dense smoke when revving engine (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s/f sidelamp bulb deteriorated output reduced
o/s/f spring corroded
passenger seat wont tilt foward
rear springs corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
cracking on n/s/r tyre
engine running rough/emitting smoke
passenger seat tilt locking mechanism damaged/locking intermittant
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
cracking on n/s/r tyre
engine running rough/emitting smoke
passenger seat tilt locking mechanism damaged/locking intermittant
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front both brake discs worn
n/s/f cv boot detarioted
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front registration plate damaged
offside mirror damaged
offside wipre badly deteriorated
both rear tyres worn on both edges badly
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both rear tyres worn on both edges badly
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers mirror slight damage
engine light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AD52 COJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 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 AD52 COJ, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AD52 COJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2003.
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