MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r footbrake and handbrake performance low
o/s/r wing has surface corrosion
rear brake imbalance close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
n/s/r footbrake and handbrake performance low
o/s/r wing has surface corrosion
rear brake imbalance close to legal limit
Nearside Front side walls starting to perish
Nearside Rear side walls starting to perish
Offside Front side walls starting to perish
Offside Rear side walls starting to perish
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
front and rear tyres different sizes
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded at rear
spare wheel well corroded
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak
spare wheel well corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak
spare wheel well corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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C423 FWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 C423 FWT, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C423 FWT registered?
C423 FWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 1987.
Is C423 FWT safe to buy?
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