MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
chassis has been generaly welded front and rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
chassis has been generaly welded front and rear
chassis front and rear has been generaly welded
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside front axle casing corroded
Nearside front shock absorber top bush badly worn
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MKO 555W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MKO 555W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MKO 555W registered?
MKO 555W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1980.
Is MKO 555W safe to buy?
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