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Nearside Front Seat runner worn slight movement
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Valve covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat runner worn slight movement
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Valve covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f top suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
washers provide limited water
wiper blades worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f top suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
washers provide limited water
wiper blades worn
Horn a little quiet
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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ABW 154K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 ABW 154K, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ABW 154K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 1992.
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