MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in two places (6.1.2 (a))
headlamp masks fitted
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in two places (6.1.2 (a))
headlamp masks fitted
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont move back or forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
offside rear tyre perished and cracked on outer side wall
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/srear tyre perished
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ASR 855T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 ASR 855T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ASR 855T registered?
ASR 855T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is ASR 855T safe to buy?
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