MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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EBY 496B is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 EBY 496B, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of EBY 496B?
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What year was EBY 496B registered?
EBY 496B is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1981.
Is EBY 496B safe to buy?
The MOT history for EBY 496B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EBY 496B have outstanding finance?
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