MOT Status
ValidMileage
212,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside outer sills damaged and corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight surface rust under vehicle
Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
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MW57 VSA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 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 MW57 VSA, 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 18 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 MW57 VSA?
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What year was MW57 VSA registered?
MW57 VSA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is MW57 VSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for MW57 VSA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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