MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch / body above suspension mounting on chassis (5.2.6)
nearside front of body and floorpan heavily corroded
vehicle underside heavily under sealed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position part of catch missing (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch / body above suspension mounting on chassis (5.2.6)
nearside front of body and floorpan heavily corroded
vehicle underside heavily under sealed
both front & rear inner wheel arches corroded
holed corrosion nearside front floor - outside prescribed area
rear floors heavily corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front floor/heater channel closing panel corroded/holed
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt taped as temp repair (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt taped as temp repair (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 1 of 4 bolts missing from spring plate cover
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AGD 248S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 AGD 248S, 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 AGD 248S registered?
AGD 248S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is AGD 248S safe to buy?
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