MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering pillar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired pillar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear seat belts slow to retract
rear seat belts slow to retract
nearside rear tyre worn on inner raised edges
Front passenger seat runner guides worn.
Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.
Parking/hand brake operation slightly lower on offside than on nearside.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Front passenger seat runner guides worn.
Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.
Both front brake disc faces corroded.
Drivers seat runner plastic guides worn.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front brake disc faces corroded.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal.
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Slight oil leakage from offside rear hub seal.
Excessive engine oil leakage.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Minor oil leakage from offside rear hub seal.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Bonnet would not open at time of test.
N/s/f speedo cable slightly rubbing on full lock
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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CDH 381L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 CDH 381L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CDH 381L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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