MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both fron seat back rest loose
clutch rubber paddel missing
object on the mirror
oil leak
slight play on both fron wheel bearing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both fron seat back rest loose
clutch rubber paddel missing
object on the mirror
oil leak
slight play on both fron wheel bearing
drivers seat back wont tilt
engine oil low
object on mirror
slight play near side front wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers seat back wont tilt
engine oil low
object on mirror
slight play near side front wheel bearing
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FVL 104M is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 68,525 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 FVL 104M, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FVL 104M registered?
FVL 104M is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is FVL 104M safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVL 104M shows 6 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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