MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate starting to discouler
warning light on dash
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R666 BUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R666 BUG, 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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R666 BUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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