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104,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top Shock Mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top Shock Mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top Shock Mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top Shock Mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lift in both front top strut mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHF tyre low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lift in both front top strut mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHF tyre low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel cap seal cracking
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Two LEDs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished and split.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined brake pipe and flexy hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. Strong Advise. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined brake pipe and flexy hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing gaiter split (2.7.2a)
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FL55 BEL is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,187 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 FL55 BEL, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FL55 BEL is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2009.
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