MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Dust boot insecure at bottom of steering column
Slight oil leak from steering box
Speedo cable chafing on dust gaiter at base of steering column
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
1 overhead stop lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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ABW 286M is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 286M, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of ABW 286M?
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What year was ABW 286M registered?
ABW 286M is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 1996.
Is ABW 286M safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABW 286M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ABW 286M have outstanding finance?
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