MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine and gearbox oil leak
nearside front tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
sump slight damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tytre sidewall cracked
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Offside rear tytre sidewall cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
nail in offside rear tyre & cracking outer edge
nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall & wearing outer edge
rear brake discs slightly scored inner
nail in offside rear tyre & cracking outer edge
nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall & wearing outer edge
rear brake discs slightly scored inner
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
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S961 VWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S961 VWF, 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 S961 VWF registered?
S961 VWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S961 VWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S961 VWF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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