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ExpiredMileage
14,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
HEAVY UNDERSEAL TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside Rear SUBFRAME TO FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLLED
Offside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR HOLLED AND CORRODED
Offside Front JACKING POINT TO FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Front JACKING POINT TO FLOOR CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL COMPONANT PARTS VERY RUSTED AND CORODED
HEAVEY UNDERSEAL TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR HOLLED AND CORRODED
Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL COMPONANT PARTS VERY CORRODED
Floor excessively deteriorated N/S FRONT AND REAR (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
HEAVEY UNDERSEAL TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR HOLLED AND CORRODED
Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL COMPONANT PARTS VERY CORRODED
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill \ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s axle mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front floor has excessive corrosion not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front floor has excessive corrosion mot within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear split pin missing out of drive shaft crown nut
Offside Rear split pin missing out of the drive shaft crown nut
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside & offside front floor to chassis outside perscbed area is excessiely corred
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside & offside front floor to chassis outside perscbed area is excessiely corred
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion in the nearside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area
corrosion in the offside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion in nearside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area
corrosion in offside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area
different size tyres on the front axle to the rear axle
travel in foot brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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C716 TFL is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 C716 TFL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C716 TFL is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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