MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering Box has slight leak
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
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R624 BHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R624 BHU, 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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What year was R624 BHU registered?
R624 BHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R624 BHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R624 BHU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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