MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
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Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHED
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion on front axle beam and supporting metalwork
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight axial play in steering box
Steering lock stop bracket corroded
Surface corrosion on front floorpans
Nearside and Offside rear lower inner wheelarches heavily corroded
Oil leak
Spare wheel well holed by corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
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COH 45K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 COH 45K, 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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COH 45K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.
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