MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate has slight fading at top of letters.
center exhaust bracket loose
engine manageent light on
front brake discs are in poor condition
power steering pump has got a slight leak
rear axle beam bushes are becomming unbonded
slight wear in both the front lower ball joints
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
power steering pump has got a slight leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
clutch slipping
collision damage to n/s outer sill
engine managemant warning lamp illuminated
spare wheel missing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S748 APM is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 78,784 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 S748 APM, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was S748 APM registered?
S748 APM is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S748 APM safe to buy?
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