MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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S465 JFL is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S465 JFL, 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 S465 JFL registered?
S465 JFL is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 1998.
Is S465 JFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S465 JFL shows 6 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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