MOT Status
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136,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both sills corroded not within 30cm of any mounting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()
Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
outer casing on rear exhaust corroded
undertray loose
Engine covrers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
exhaust back box outer skin corroded through
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (1.7.5a)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level near minimum
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A18 SYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.
Across all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,460 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 A18 SYV, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A18 SYV registered?
A18 SYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2013.
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