MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder back plate wet (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill front and middle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering box lower arm
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion n/s/sill
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
slight movement on drivers seat
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front number plate slightly deteorating
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front number plate slightly deteorating
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front number plate slightly damaged
slight cracking to walls of rear tyres
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front washer not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight cracking to walls of both rear tyres
Vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate is slightly tarnished.
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SKR 214G is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 SKR 214G, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SKR 214G is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1997.
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