MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f wheelbearing
rust on inner wings
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
rust on inner wings
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
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BAG 169S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 BAG 169S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAG 169S registered?
BAG 169S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is BAG 169S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAG 169S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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