MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
oil leak
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
undersealent used
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust deteriorated
undersealent used
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
mark on o/s/f inner wing as if tyre rubbing on it when on lock ?.
n/s/f brake hose close to tyre when on lock
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ERC 501T is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 ERC 501T, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ERC 501T registered?
ERC 501T is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 1992.
Is ERC 501T safe to buy?
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