MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure horn wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
slight play in steering box
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
slight play in steering box
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BET 75E is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 BET 75E, 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 BET 75E registered?
BET 75E is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 1988.
Is BET 75E safe to buy?
The MOT history for BET 75E shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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