MOT Status
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99,343 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe swollen /corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
both rear axle bushes deteriorated / worn and starting to part
slight corrosion to inner sills at rear
slight oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe swollen /corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
both rear axle bushes deteriorated / worn and starting to part
rear exhaust rubber split temporary repair with jubilee clip and cable tie
slight corrosion to inner sills at rear
slight oil leak
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush of Arm slight damage - no excessive movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
repair to o/s/r outer sill covered in under seal
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A23 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 A23 BUG, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A23 BUG registered?
A23 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2002.
Is A23 BUG safe to buy?
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