MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake will require adjustment soon
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake will require adjustment soon
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
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VMP 95S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 VMP 95S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VMP 95S registered?
VMP 95S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is VMP 95S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMP 95S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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