MOT Status
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125,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Auxiliary belt perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Auxiliary belt perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn excessively smooth on inner edge
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn excessively smooth on inner edge
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
both track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated.
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and started to perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nsf (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test no washer fluid hitting screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test no washer fluid hitting screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and started to perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nsf (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake caliper boot over piston is split. Brake is not binding on
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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AP59 BSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2010 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,437 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 AP59 BSU, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AP59 BSU registered?
AP59 BSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2010.
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