MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
advise freont lower edge on bonnet corroded
advise hand brake travel
rear number platr starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
advise hand brake travel
advise freont lower edge on bonnet corroded
rear number platr starting to deteriorate
Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on under side of vehicle / chassis corroded / exhaust corroded
nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on under side of vehicle / chassis corroded / exhaust corroded
steering uj corroded.slight lift in steering column.exhaust corroded.os & ns seat belt areas corroded.front too rear metal brake pipes corroded.os & ns front inner wings rusted through under wheel arch.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
steering uj corroded.slight lift in steering column.exhaust corroded.front too rear metal brake pipe corroded.os & ns front inner wings rusted through under wheel arch.
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ABW 98K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 98K, 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 54 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 98K registered?
ABW 98K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 1972.
Is ABW 98K safe to buy?
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