MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under body surface corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged corroded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged corroded (3.3 (b) (i))
Under body surface corrosion
Offside Front Wheel arch has slight corrosion
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel arch has slight corrosion
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Wheel arch has slight corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Wheel arch has slight corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
vehicle has non genuine type steering lock fitted
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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SWH 338T is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 SWH 338T, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SWH 338T registered?
SWH 338T is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 1995.
Is SWH 338T safe to buy?
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