MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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foot brake has some travel advise attention
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
foot brake has some travel advise attention
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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A520 GAL is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 A520 GAL, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A520 GAL registered?
A520 GAL is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1984.
Is A520 GAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A520 GAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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