MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
nearside front binding slightly
both rear tyre walls perished. STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.
tyre walls perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
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SWH 391T is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 SWH 391T, 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.
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What year was SWH 391T registered?
SWH 391T is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 1996.
Is SWH 391T safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWH 391T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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