MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
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AUY 142M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 AUY 142M, 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 AUY 142M registered?
AUY 142M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 1974.
Is AUY 142M safe to buy?
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