MOT Status
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48,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid level low
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres cracking
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all road tyres have slight deterioration to side walls
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
NEARSIDE REAR AXEL TO BRAKE BACK PLATE SHOWING OIL DAMPNESS
STEERING BOX SHOWING SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS
STEERING RUBBER COUPLING SHOWING SMALL CRACKS
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B359 AKK is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 B359 AKK, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B359 AKK registered?
B359 AKK is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B359 AKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B359 AKK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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