MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust sticks up.
Indicaters small.
Re-tested with silencer fitted.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Exhaust sticks up.
Indicaters small.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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SCV 548M is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SCV 548M, 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 SCV 548M registered?
SCV 548M is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 1988.
Is SCV 548M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCV 548M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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