MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on main beam N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure locking device missing, both sides (2.7.2b)
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil both sides (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
rear hub both sides oil seals leaking
slight twist in both front brake hoses
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear hub both sides oil seals leaking
slight twist in both front brake hoses
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear both sides hub oil seals leaking
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
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DFA 423L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DFA 423L, 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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DFA 423L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1972.
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