MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bumper is damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine undertrays present obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bumper is damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front wishbone rear bushes cracked
front number plate slightly deteriated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front wishbone rear bushes cracked
front number plate slightly deteriated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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EBY 21J is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 EBY 21J, 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.
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What year was EBY 21J registered?
EBY 21J is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2012.
Is EBY 21J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EBY 21J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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