MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,694 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sruface rust under body and suspension
Eml on
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underbody Corroded
Rear fog lamp deteriorated
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lighting up (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp deteriorated
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lighting up (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine bay covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front registration plate damaged
front registration plate slightly damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre bold on outer edge
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
front registration plate is cracked
nearside front tyre wall is damaged
offside front inner constant velocity gaiter is split
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S142 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 S142 LLT, 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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S142 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1998.
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