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103,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed mounting device from centre of screen ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed mounting device from centre of screen ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stuck to centre of windscreen ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
centre exhaust clamp deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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M26 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 M26 BUG, 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 M26 BUG registered?
M26 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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