MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake only just met efficiency requirements
Underbody heavily undersealed
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Service brake only just met efficiency requirements
Underbody heavily undersealed
Headlamp aim too high Both lamps (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake binding Both front brakes (3.7.B.1)
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R550 PRH is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R550 PRH, 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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How do I check the history of R550 PRH?
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What year was R550 PRH registered?
R550 PRH is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R550 PRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 PRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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