MOT Status
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64,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks due to age - 235/45/18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 98Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks due to age - 235/45/18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks due to age - 235/45/18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 98Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks due to age - 235/45/18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks due to age - 235/45/18 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks due to age - 235/45/18 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks due to age - 235/45/18 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks due to age - 235/45/18 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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LA16 SWN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 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 LA16 SWN, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was LA16 SWN registered?
LA16 SWN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2016.
Is LA16 SWN safe to buy?
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