MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leaking from engine. rear bumper inscure
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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547 BTE is a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1957 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 42,506 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 547 BTE, 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 69 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 547 BTE registered?
547 BTE is a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 1957.
Is 547 BTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 547 BTE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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