MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.
near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.
off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.
service brake pedal shows travel.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
beam deflectors stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.
near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at then edge.
off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.
service brake pedal shows travel.
suspect various tyres are underinflated.
beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.
front service brakes show imbalance of 12%.
service brake pedal shows travel.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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AK09 LZW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,187 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 AK09 LZW, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AK09 LZW registered?
AK09 LZW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2009.
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