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VMR 502M

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,046 mi
Last recorded66,046 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 502M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,046 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 55,261 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel weakened by modification loose (insecure) (2.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,532 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low,advise adjustment or repair.

rear differential has oil leak,advise service or repair.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 52,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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VMR 502M is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 41,051 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 VMR 502M, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VMR 502M registered?

VMR 502M is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2015.

Is VMR 502M safe to buy?

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