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ExpiredMileage
34,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
rust near side and off side front and near side rear inner wheel arches outside proscribeb arears
rust off side uoter sill outside proscribed arear
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ABY 856S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ABY 856S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ABY 856S registered?
ABY 856S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1978.
Is ABY 856S safe to buy?
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