MOT Status
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78,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
both front tyres worn to 3mm 235 45 16
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front tyres worn to 3mm 235 45 18
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn to 3mm 235 45 18
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm/thin edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm/thin edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
front brake discs deteriorated on the outside of the inner edges
offside front outer brake pad aprox 4mm ( unable to fully see inner pads)
offside rear brake discs deteriorated on the outer face
offside rear outer brake pad aprox 4mm ( unable to fully see inner pads)
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AE13 TZS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,460 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 AE13 TZS, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AE13 TZS registered?
AE13 TZS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.
Is AE13 TZS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE13 TZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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