MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly low performance, slow to operate at light pedal pressures. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Play in steering box
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Play in steering box
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
n/s beam pattern poor
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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ABH 121C is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 ABH 121C, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ABH 121C registered?
ABH 121C is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 1989.
Is ABH 121C safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABH 121C shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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