MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspect parking brake not very effective on n/s.
Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake master cylinder bracket flimsy.
Some lights not very bright.
Vehicle extensively welded & oiled/undersealed at rear.
Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise bearing noise from rear
advise under side coated thick underseal cannot asses corrosion
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS
advise bearing noise from rear
advise under side coated thick underseal cannot asses corrosion
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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AOO 801L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AOO 801L, 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 AOO 801L registered?
AOO 801L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1973.
Is AOO 801L safe to buy?
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