MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,700 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake back plate has oil on
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
beam bender fitted
fuel pipes
loom not insulated
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
fuel pipes
loom not insulated
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake back plate has oil on
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
beam bender fitted
front wheel rotation
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight bind on front brake
slight bind on front brake
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Q289VWP is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 Q289VWP, 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 Q289VWP registered?
Q289VWP is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 1999.
Is Q289VWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q289VWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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