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ExpiredMileage
14,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan covered in fiberglass (5.2.6)
Offside park brake lower effort
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
underbody repairs.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
underbody repairs.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight "free-play" at offside rear hub assembly.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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Q140RCA is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 Q140RCA, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Q140RCA is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 1984.
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