MOT Status
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112,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
coolant below minimum
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits not working (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted
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MF62 GUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc 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 MF62 GUD, 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 MF62 GUD registered?
MF62 GUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is MF62 GUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF62 GUD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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