MOT Status
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73,622 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear brake pipes corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing of on inner edges
signs of all tyres rubbing body
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing of on inner edges
signs of all tyres rubbing body
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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149 LOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 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 149 LOU, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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149 LOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2005.
Is 149 LOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 149 LOU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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