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ExpiredMileage
23,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
body corroded in places
chassie number taken off plate on dash
front seats insecure
movment at front steering and suspension bushes
outer ball jiont rubbers split
play at nsf and nsr wheels
rack rough in operation
rear tyre worn inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
body corroded in places
chassie number taken off plate on dash
front seats insecure
movment at front steering and suspension bushes
outer ball jiont rubbers split
play at nsf and nsr wheels
rack rough in operation
rear tyre worn inner edge
corrosion inner arch L.H.D by pedal box
frame or chassie number taken of plate in boot only pop rivited on record created as no matches in dvla records
lower ball jiont rubbers split
plat at inner rack arm bushes
play at nsr wheel / minor play at osr wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion inner arch L.H.D by pedal box
frame or chassie number taken of plate in boot only pop rivited on record created as no matches in dvla records
lower ball jiont rubbers split
plat at inner rack arm bushes
play at nsr wheel / minor play at osr wheel
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AFG 261S is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 AFG 261S, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AFG 261S registered?
AFG 261S is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1993.
Is AFG 261S safe to buy?
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