MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PSY 978 is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PSY 978, 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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What year was PSY 978 registered?
PSY 978 is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is PSY 978 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PSY 978 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PSY 978 have outstanding finance?
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