MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,224 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust heatshields corroded
both rear hubs leaking from around hub seals
very slight surface corrosion on underside,as expected
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
both rear hubs leaking from around hub seals
exhaust heatshields corroded
very slight surface corrosion on underside,as expected
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
traces of oil on rear back plates
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
traces of oil on rear back plates
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K44 FOR is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 K44 FOR, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K44 FOR is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is K44 FOR safe to buy?
The MOT history for K44 FOR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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