MOT Status
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53,414 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Heat shield loose around catalyst.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn low on edges.
Drag from both rear brakes.
Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight drag from nearside rear brake.
Both rear tyres cracking.
Handbrake levers not returning to stop.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres cracking.
Handbrake levers not returning to stop.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AFE 726 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 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 AFE 726, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AFE 726 registered?
AFE 726 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2003.
Is AFE 726 safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFE 726 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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