MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre stop lamp not working
chip on windscreen
cracks around n/s/f and n/s/r tyre
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre stop lamp not working
chip on windscreen
cracks around n/s/f and n/s/r tyre
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing,
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RA51 VBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 RA51 VBX, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was RA51 VBX registered?
RA51 VBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 2002.
Is RA51 VBX safe to buy?
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