MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre slightly out of shape.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OAB 46 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 78,784 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 OAB 46, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was OAB 46 registered?
OAB 46 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is OAB 46 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OAB 46 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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