MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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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.
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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.
Does M502 NEL have outstanding finance?
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