MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers side front upper outer balljoint rubber bush split and leaking grease
drivers sunvisor clip broken but sunvisor does not drop into windscreen swept area
passenger side front outer and drivers side front outer brake flexi pipes starting to perish
passenger side front tyre inner sidewall has been rubbing on front axle beam but not making any contact at time of test
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers side front upper outer balljoint rubber bush splut and leaking grease
drivers sunvisor clip broken but sunvisor does not drop into windscreen swept area
passenger side front outer and drivers side front outer brake flexi pipes starting to perish
passenger side front tyre inner sidewall has been rubbing on front axle beam
slight corrosion on passenger side front floor pan
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COU 914K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 COU 914K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was COU 914K registered?
COU 914K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1971.
Is COU 914K safe to buy?
The MOT history for COU 914K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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