MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak
slight play in both front seat mouintings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Wear/play in drivers seat mounting
Wear/play in front passengers seat mounting
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear seats not fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear seats not fitted
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VIW 5757 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 VIW 5757, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VIW 5757 registered?
VIW 5757 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 1994.
Is VIW 5757 safe to buy?
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