MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine number ad242824x
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
engine number ad242824x
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EWV 261L is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 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 EWV 261L, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of EWV 261L?
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What year was EWV 261L registered?
EWV 261L is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2016.
Is EWV 261L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EWV 261L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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