MOT Status
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101,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Driveshaft boot/gaiter slight leak of grease
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wiper blade poor
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
advise(front discs surfaces corroded & scored pads 80% worn)
advise(front tyres marginal on edge )
Nail in offside rear tyre
n\s\r tyre cracked and perished
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SM12 CFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SM12 CFA, 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 SM12 CFA registered?
SM12 CFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is SM12 CFA safe to buy?
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