MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose on splines (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front bulkhead panel above steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front frame head (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front frame head mounting on nearside inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front frame head mounting on offside inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front seats loose in runners
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
wipers very slow
wipers very slow
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
oil leak
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear axle mounting insecure (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exstensive welding repairs have been carried out under vehicle
oil leak
under vehicle has been recently underseild
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play round n/s rear wheelbearig area
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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BNM 222L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 BNM 222L, 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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BNM 222L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.
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