MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,524 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside front fog lamp missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front spot light insecure
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear outer position lamp not working rear reg plate delaminating
vehicle has damage to offside
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear outer position lamp not working rear reg plate delaminating
vehicle has damage to offside
nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge
offside front tyre wearing low on inside edege
rear number plate smaller than normal and starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge
offside front tyre wearing low on inside edege
rear number plate smaller than normal and starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
left hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors
rear number plate smaller than normal, but letters and figures set out correctly
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
left hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge
rear number plate smaller than normal, but letters and figures set out correctly
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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R94 BLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 R94 BLD, 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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R94 BLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1998.
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