MOT Status
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55,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability turned off
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyer made in 2003
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Wiper worn.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine. ()
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
brake ferrules all round showing corrosion
rear axle rusting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight hesitation/misfire from engine on acceleration- did not affect emmisions - advise investigation
unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted
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BJ51 MAM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 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 BJ51 MAM, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BJ51 MAM registered?
BJ51 MAM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2004.
Is BJ51 MAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ51 MAM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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