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ExpiredMileage
12,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front coil springs slightly corroded
front brake slightly fluctuating
general surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
minor play in both rear wheel bearings
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front seat belt frayed
Oil leak ()
Surface corrosion throughout under body noted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside front seat belt frayed
Oil leak ()
Surface corrosion throughout under body noted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
driver seat tilt function not operating correctly
vehicle floorpan/suspension components covered by underseal
welding repairs noted to o/s rear chassis/floor
Oil leak
driver seat belt slightly freyed
driver seat recline function not operating correctly
floor/chassis covered by underseal
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s rear floor/chassis corroded - repaired from inside
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
driver seat belt slightly freyed
driver seat recline function not operating correctly
floor/chassis covered by underseal
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s rear floor/chassis corroded - repaired from inside
all wheel bearings have slight play
both rear shock absorbers slightly damp
brake pipes corroded
exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gas
front chassis has surface corrosion
underside covered by underseal
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all wheel bearings have slight play
both rear shock absorbers slightly damp
brake pipes corroded
exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gas
front chassis has surface corrosion
underside covered by underseal
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise slight play in steering box
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise slight play in steering box
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight knock from steering box
underbody heavily undersealed
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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AJW 676M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,579cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 AJW 676M, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJW 676M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 1982.
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