MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
repairs to o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
slightly uneven braking on rears
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ABW 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 ABW 244L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ABW 244L registered?
ABW 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1973.
Is ABW 244L safe to buy?
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