MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
no rear seats fitted
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SMB 228H is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 SMB 228H, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SMB 228H registered?
SMB 228H is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 1984.
Is SMB 228H safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMB 228H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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