MOT Status
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83,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust shields holed/corroded
exhaust casings heavily corroded
underboarded obscuring testable items
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust casings heavily corroded
underboarded obscuring testable items
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine has a noisey tappet
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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H13 RBE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 H13 RBE, 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 H13 RBE registered?
H13 RBE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is H13 RBE safe to buy?
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