MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
damage to offside rear wheel inner rim
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play offside front door hinges
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
slight damage to nearside hand brake cable outer cover
front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
offside and nearside rear indicators starting to show white
slight leak from rear silencer
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
offside and nearside rear indicators starting to show white
slight leak from rear silencer
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r shockabsorber at full extent possible incorrect one
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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ANB 715M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 ANB 715M, 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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What year was ANB 715M registered?
ANB 715M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1974.
Is ANB 715M safe to buy?
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