MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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VPA 844S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc 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 VPA 844S, 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 VPA 844S registered?
VPA 844S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 1978.
Is VPA 844S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPA 844S 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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