MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside windscreen washer could be better
Offside Front anti roll bar link close to fouling drive shaft
Offside Outer sill damaged
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside windscreen washer could be better
Offside Front anti roll bar link close to fouling drive shaft
Offside Outer sill damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres feathering edges
tyres starting to crack/perish
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front tyres feathering edges
tyres starting to crack/perish
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MY52 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 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 MY52 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MY52 BUG registered?
MY52 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2008.
Is MY52 BUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for MY52 BUG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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