MOT Status
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94,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slight cut
Nearside Rear Cut in tyre side wall, inside edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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B3 VRM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,902 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 B3 VRM, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B3 VRM?
You can check the full history of B3 VRM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B3 VRM registered?
B3 VRM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2012.
Is B3 VRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B3 VRM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B3 VRM have outstanding finance?
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