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ExpiredMileage
53,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Grease nipples missing from front axle - hence NO Grease, making suspension stiff on downward travel.
Headlamp beam patern poor
Trackrod end boots condition poor
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
r/h front wiper poor effi
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
seats poor codn
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside front 'A' pillar to body well corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front 'A' Pillar to body well corroded
Offside heater pipe well corroded
Oil leak from steering box
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
excess corrosion floor both sides outside of any prescribed areas
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGW 239D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1966 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 50,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGW 239D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MGW 239D registered?
MGW 239D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 22 April 1966.
Is MGW 239D safe to buy?
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