MOT Status
Mileage
39,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
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ABW 148C is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 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 ABW 148C, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was ABW 148C registered?
ABW 148C is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is ABW 148C safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABW 148C shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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