MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
one bolt missing from frame head to body
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
one bolt missing from frame head to body
slight leak from steering box
slight play/roughness on steering colume when turned slightly
steering damper busy in drop arm slightly worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight leak from steering box
slight play/roughness on steering colume when turned slightly
steering damper busy in drop arm slightly worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bolt missing from frame head mounting
oil leak from steering box area
speedo cable grommet not fitted
steering damper bush in drop arm slightly worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bolt missing from frame head mounting
oil leak from steering box area
speedo cable grommet not fitted
steering damper bush in drop arm slightly worn
steering damper(drop arm) bush slightly worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
off side front shock absorber appears very hard - suggest investigation
oil cooler mounted by cable ties
one frame head boilt sheared off
steering damper(drop arm) bush slightly worn
both front flexible brake hoses very badly routed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes run through floor unable to inspect all
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VBY 518L is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 VBY 518L, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VBY 518L registered?
VBY 518L is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1988.
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