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22,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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R401 COU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 R401 COU, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R401 COU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 1997.
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