MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside handbrake effort poor
Slight corrosion to n/s/f floor
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside suspension slightly low
offside and nearside rear floor starting to corrode
offside front seat belt mounting area starting to corrode
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside suspension slightly low
offside and nearside rear floor starting to corrode
offside front seat belt mounting area starting to corrode
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside suspension slightly low
offside rear floor and chassis starting to corrode
rear inner wings corroded
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside suspension slightly low
offside rear floor and chassis starting to corrode
rear inner wings corroded
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
front and rear brakes slightly out of balance
front brake discs starting to corrode
offside front seat belt mounting area starting to corrode??
repair to rear suspension/floor area welded inside(difficult to see )??
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight wear in top steering column bush
steering column coupling starting to perish
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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ABW 171F is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 ABW 171F, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ABW 171F registered?
ABW 171F is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 1976.
Is ABW 171F safe to buy?
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