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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner /drop oil (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
foot brake has little travel
general corrosion underside of vehicle
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale missing icon missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts and axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts and axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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CTV 398K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 CTV 398K, 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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CTV 398K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1972.
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