MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
front footbrakes just in balance ns100k os130k
slight play in steering box
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front beam axle in poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front beam axle in poor condition
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AOR 273B is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 AOR 273B, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AOR 273B registered?
AOR 273B is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1988.
Is AOR 273B safe to buy?
The MOT history for AOR 273B shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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