MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,507 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency low
Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency low
parking brake efficiencylow
parking brake travel high efficiency low
rear brake efficiency low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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ACU 357L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ACU 357L, 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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How do I check the history of ACU 357L?
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What year was ACU 357L registered?
ACU 357L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 1973.
Is ACU 357L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ACU 357L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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