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M502 NEL

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,796 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 330,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,375 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 29,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 19,212 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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M502 NEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 M502 NEL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M502 NEL?

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What year was M502 NEL registered?

M502 NEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is M502 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 NEL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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