MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre close to limit
noise on n/s front brake
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
n/s front tyre close to limit
noise on n/s front brake
n/s front tyre close to limits
wipers in motor loose
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front tyre close to limits
wipers in motor loose
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
offside rear wheel and shaft has slight end flot
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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ARF 682M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ARF 682M, 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 ARF 682M registered?
ARF 682M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 1974.
Is ARF 682M safe to buy?
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