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101,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve corroded , (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box peeling ,[corroded ]
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed , (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box peeling ,[corroded ]
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also warped , (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also warped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consal bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn down on inner & outer edges
both front wiper starting to split
front brake discs badly corroded & scored
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consal bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn down on inner & outer edges
both front wiper starting to split
front brake discs badly corroded & scored
offside front brake pads wearing low
sidewall damage at nearside rear tyre
slight wear/pitting and scoring at front brake discs
steering lock intermittently stick when operated
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)
offside front brake pads wearing low
sidewall damage at nearside rear tyre
slight wear/pitting and scoring at front brake discs
steering lock intermittently stick when operated
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ST62 XTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 ST62 XTZ, 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 ST62 XTZ registered?
ST62 XTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2012.
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