MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,813 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
underside rusted and poorly repaired an and near perscribed areas
Slight play in nearside lower ball joint
rear underbody coated in new underseal
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Embossed chassis number not found
REPAIRS TO REAR UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY INDERSEAL
battery loose
near side steering rod contacting petrol tank
slight play in nearside lower ball joint
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FWD 93Y is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 FWD 93Y, 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 FWD 93Y registered?
FWD 93Y is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is FWD 93Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FWD 93Y shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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