MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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R532 HWS is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 68,525 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 R532 HWS, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R532 HWS registered?
R532 HWS is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R532 HWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R532 HWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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