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ExpiredMileage
77,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid reservoir cap broken and insecure
engine cutting out
front and rear tyres different sizes
suspension height low
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside indicator cant be switched off
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid reservoir cap broken and insecure
engine cutting out
front and rear tyres different sizes
suspension height low
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulkhead,, o/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel/inner wheel arch,,,,, engine side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front axle,, o/s ans n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front baulkhead, o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
advance handbrake travel
exhaust system,, throaty note
front bumper corroded
front tyres 165/60/15... rear tyres 185/65/15
n/s/r brake binding slightly,, recommend check
suspension height low
Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.4)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle,, o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)
front bumper slightly corroded,,, recommend attention
front tyres 165/60/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15
o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded,, recommend attention
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)
suspension height low
washers weak in operation, recommend check
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.4)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle,, o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)
advise, handbrake travel
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)
front bumper slightly corroded,,, recommend attention
front tyres 165/60/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15
o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded,, recommend attention
suspension height low
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 2mm in place ,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle slightly corroded ,o/s and n/s,, recommend check/attention (2.4.A.3)
advise footbrake pedal travel
exhaust, throaty note
front bumper slightly corroded,, recommend attention
front tyres 155/65/15,,, rear tyres 185/65/15
n/s parking brake performance lower than o/s
o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded,, recommend check/attention
parking brake performance 16%, MOT PASS MARK 16%,, recommend check/attention
recommend check steering track
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
lock stop needs adjusting
nearside rear wheel arch area starting too rust
offside rear inner arch area starting too rust
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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BBO 107L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 BBO 107L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BBO 107L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.
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