MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all underneath slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all underneath slightly corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Engine fan housing heater duct hoses missing & various sections of air cooling system ducts missing. Engine liable to overheat.
Faults on oil pressure & charging warning lights.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside & nearside headlamp reflectors dull on lower surfaces. Not affecting beam image at present.
Wiper blades perishing.Recommend renewing soon.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fan housing heater outlet hoses missing & various sections of cooling system ducts missing.Engine liable to overheat.
Faults on oil pressure & charging warning lights.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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LAH 957A is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LAH 957A, 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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What year was LAH 957A registered?
LAH 957A is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 1996.
Is LAH 957A safe to buy?
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