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SFO 463

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,844 mi
Last recorded23,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 463
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,344 miles

Advise adjustment of brakes

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,311 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,823 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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SFO 463 is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 SFO 463, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFO 463?

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What year was SFO 463 registered?

SFO 463 is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is SFO 463 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 463 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFO 463 have outstanding finance?

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