MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt not functioning as intended webbing twisted (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
o/s/f brake slight binding
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MBU 848E is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 MBU 848E, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MBU 848E registered?
MBU 848E is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 1990.
Is MBU 848E safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBU 848E shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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