MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some corrosion on front spare wheel well
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight corrosion on front spare wheel well
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door hinge pins slightley worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door hinge pins slightley worn
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ARD 583K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 ARD 583K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ARD 583K registered?
ARD 583K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1971.
Is ARD 583K safe to buy?
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