MOT Status
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45,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower arm rearmost bush delaminated from the centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil overfull
Nearside Front NSF wheel inner, steering/suspension components and brake caliper covered in grease. No sign of split or leaks from CV boot, noted tie wrap on inner of boot. Assume recent replacement CV boot without a clean up.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in NSF tyre, chalked.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking also stepping on inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking also stepping on inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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FD17 CHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2017 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 31,417 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 FD17 CHO, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FD17 CHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2017.
Is FD17 CHO safe to buy?
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