MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing also getting noisy- strong advisory (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working both lamps (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing also getting noisy- strong advisory (2.5.A.3c)
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ARL 299K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 ARL 299K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ARL 299K registered?
ARL 299K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1971.
Is ARL 299K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARL 299K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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