MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
damage to o/s sill
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to o/s sill
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side rear tyre inner side wall slight damage not to canvas at time of test may need replacing in future
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
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PA03 EKD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 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 PA03 EKD, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was PA03 EKD registered?
PA03 EKD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is PA03 EKD safe to buy?
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