MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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BUG 59 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 BUG 59, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BUG 59 registered?
BUG 59 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1973.
Is BUG 59 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUG 59 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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