MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
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OY62 YLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OY62 YLJ, 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 OY62 YLJ registered?
OY62 YLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2012.
Is OY62 YLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OY62 YLJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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