MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Jammed in the fore and aft position. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam works on dip beam,dip beam stops working when main beam used (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat back rest (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted evidence of lower ball joint nuts touching inner part of wheel rims,both nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel pips retaining clips missing on fuel pump(engine bay)
handbrake efficiency just met requirements(16%)
rear valance inner panel detched/loose
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/f sill corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
insecure wiring in footwell and center of dash area
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering damper bush.
nrs suspension arm bolt loose
nsf sospension strutt free play in body of strutt
osr suspension arm bolt loose
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nrs suspension arm bolt loose
nsf sospension strutt free play in body of strutt
osr suspension arm bolt loose
drivers seat belt inertia very sensative
Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers seat belt inertia very sensative
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
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BHR 389L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 BHR 389L, 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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BHR 389L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 1972.
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