MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear upper floor pan rusty condition
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear upper floor pan rusty condition
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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FBY 255H is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 FBY 255H, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FBY 255H registered?
FBY 255H is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 1986.
Is FBY 255H safe to buy?
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