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SCV 548M

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,156 mi
Last recorded11,156 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 548M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,156 miles

Exhaust sticks up.

Indicaters small.

Re-tested with silencer fitted.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 11,147 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,666 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,085 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 9,075 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,499 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCV 548M?

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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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