MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,123 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint both front top and bottom swivel joints on kingpins excessively worn (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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PMC 155D is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 PMC 155D, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of PMC 155D?
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What year was PMC 155D registered?
PMC 155D is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 1996.
Is PMC 155D safe to buy?
The MOT history for PMC 155D shows 6 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.
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