MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres begining to perish
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Misting of hydraulic fluid on steering box
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting image
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Misting of hydraulic fluid on steering box
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting image
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside headlamp lens has minor damage but not affecting the beam image
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside headlamp lens has minor damage but not affecting the beam image
both front wheel bearings slight play
both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear
front number plate cracked and starting to discolour
offside front headlamp glass small chip
offside rear foot and hand brake performances slightly low
rear brakes slight imbalance
steering box slightly damp and slight play
offside headlamp small stone chip
front number plate cracked and starting to discolour
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
offside rear foot and hand brake performance slightly low
rear brakes slight imbalance
steering box slightly damp and slight play
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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S542 GUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 S542 GUF, 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 S542 GUF registered?
S542 GUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 1998.
Is S542 GUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S542 GUF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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