MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general vehicle condition corroded all over.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general vehicle condition corroded all over.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front anti-roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipes corroded.
General corrosion all over vehicle also heavily covered with under seal.
Rear body mount bushes deteriorated
Slight play on steering wheel
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front & rear bumpers removed at time of test
general underbody rusting
non standard exhaust fitted
underside has very thick underseal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
general underbody rusting
underside covered with thick underseal very hard to carry out full inspection.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f wheel bearing making slight noise
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f wheel bearing making slight noise
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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ABV 262M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 ABV 262M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ABV 262M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 1974.
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