MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,534 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer 1/4 of tyre
Oil leak present
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle has 2 child seats in it
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2x rubber bungs in nearside floor need re-sealing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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A12 TUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 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 A12 TUC, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A12 TUC registered?
A12 TUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2005.
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