MOT Status
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59,490 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside 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))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
General corrosion on underbody components with age.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
General corrosion on underbody components with age.
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
advise cut on nearside front tyre
advise wipers smearing screen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise cut on nearside front tyre
advise wipers smearing screen
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 LVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SW12 LVB, 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 SW12 LVB registered?
SW12 LVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2012.
Is SW12 LVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW12 LVB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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