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55,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all wheel bearings slight movement
Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all wheel bearings slight movement
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all wheel bearings have very slight play
both front seat runners nearest the centre of car have movement as the anti rattle clips have come off
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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5242 VW is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 5242 VW, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 5242 VW registered?
5242 VW is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 1983.
Is 5242 VW safe to buy?
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