MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various Underbody Corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
oil residue on the engine
slight corrosion to chassis
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to subframe
oil residue / leak on the engine
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to subframe
o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease
oil residue / leak on the engine
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fuse (8.2.3)
Front wipers torn but still clearing screen.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT62 ACU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FT62 ACU, 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 FT62 ACU registered?
FT62 ACU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2012.
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