MOT Status
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7,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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little reserve travel in the front brake lever, stops ok
slight interaction with the rear light units when the indicators are on
front brake lever spongey, just ok
play in headstock bearings, just ok at time of test
slight interaction with rear lights when brakes and indicators are on
Slight play in headstock bearings
slight free play felt in the front head stock bearings
slight weep from both front fork seals
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
rear brakes just ok
slight play in headstock bearings
slight weep from the o/s fork leg
offside front fork seal slight leak of oil
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
offside front fork seal slight leak of oil
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front flexable brake hoses secured by cable ties
no fog light tell tale
no front brake light switch on front brake
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front flexable brake hoses secured by cable ties
no fog light tell tale
no front brake light switch on front brake
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Q131RBD is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 Q131RBD, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q131RBD registered?
Q131RBD is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1983.
Is Q131RBD safe to buy?
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