MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,461 miAbove average mileage for this year
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no front side lights fitted as standard.
no rear fog lamp telltale fitted as standard.
The rear foglamp cannot be operated independantly of the front fog lamps and as such uses the tell tale lamp for both front and rear foglamps.
There is no sidelight switch fitted but the sidelights work with ignition on and off via the dip beam switch.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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R791 OCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R791 OCE, 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 R791 OCE registered?
R791 OCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R791 OCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R791 OCE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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