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ExpiredMileage
34,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play in both kingpin assemblies to safe limit
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front king oins slight play
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
slight play in nearside front top suspension
slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing
slight split in fuel sealing ring
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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MBW 696N is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 MBW 696N, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of MBW 696N?
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What year was MBW 696N registered?
MBW 696N is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.
Is MBW 696N safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBW 696N shows 9 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.
Does MBW 696N have outstanding finance?
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