MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
slight judder from front brakes
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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498 XUR is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1956 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,400 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 498 XUR, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 498 XUR registered?
498 XUR is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1956.
Is 498 XUR safe to buy?
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