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bonnet latch/ release requires adjustment/ attention
both front headlamp beam patterns adjusted by tape/ stickers
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
front metal brake pipes and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
front subframe starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
nearside front seat belt recoil slightly slow
nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges
nearside rear reverse lamp not working
offside front brake hose starting to perish
sill panels rust/ repaired/ heavily undersealed
slight oil leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside and nearside outer sill panels been repaired and undersealed.
both headlamp been taped/sticker on lens to remove kick up.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside and nearside outer sill panels been repaired and undersealed.
both front headlamp beam patterns adjusted by tape/ stickers
front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear
front metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes and rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
front number plate cracked
front subframe, rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension coil spring and front suspension lower arms starting to rust
nearside front seat belt recoil slightly slow
nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement
offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease
rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
sill panels rust/ repaired/ heavily undersealed
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
spare wheel/ tyre missing
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [[ rear section ]] (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamp lenses are discoloured & starting to affect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge & overall worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
knocking noise from front noticed bu no immediate attention required
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
wiper blades poor condition
Cracks on the surface of both rear tyres but not exposing the chords.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Cracks on the surface of both rear tyres but not exposing the chords.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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S274 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S274 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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S274 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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