MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
WHEEL CENTRE MISSING
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
new tyres fitted to rear †sign of brake fluid on offside front caliper no leak under pressure
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight weep from both front struts
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UEF 179M is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 UEF 179M, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was UEF 179M registered?
UEF 179M is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1986.
Is UEF 179M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UEF 179M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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