MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front heat shield loose, rubbing on exhaust
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All direction indicators not working stays solid amber, not flashing (hazard lights also inop ) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted over, beam kick up also appears to go the wrong way (left hand drive) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure spring incorrectly located (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted over, beam kick up also appears to go the wrong way (left hand drive) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front heat shield loose, rubbing on exhaust
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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S924 FVE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 S924 FVE, 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 S924 FVE registered?
S924 FVE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 1998.
Is S924 FVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S924 FVE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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