MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/r body bolt could pull through hole
rear seat belts lift parcel shelf
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres starting to crack and deteriate
fuel percentage high on emmissions
offside rear inner arch to floor pan corroding
slight play in steering box
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres starting to crack and deteriate
fuel percentage high on emmissions
offside rear inner arch to floor pan corroding
slight play in steering box
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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FKG 273M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 FKG 273M, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FKG 273M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1994.
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