MOT Status
ValidMileage
126,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly
Offside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK62 YPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 VK62 YPV, 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 VK62 YPV registered?
VK62 YPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.
Is VK62 YPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK62 YPV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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