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ExpiredMileage
53,107 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underside corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
general underside corrosion
underside corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury hold and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side corroding
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury hold and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side corroding
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower panel corroded and holed not prescribed areas
corrosion on and near prescribed areas
suspension bushes deteriorating
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
area around o/s/r jacking point corroded
both front brake discs souface corrosion on inner faces
center of floor pan corroded advise weld repair
headlamp dip to main beam operating arm sticky operation
n/s/f floor pan to bulk head corroded advise weld repair
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
advise new section of fuel hose from solid line to fuel filter in engine bay (starting to go hard)
advise new wiper blades
advise rear brake strip and clean, noisey and o/s/r starting to grab
both front seatbelts have minor frays
both upper ball joints have lift and dust boots split
minor corrosion on o/s/r body/suss mount
minor hole in o/s centre floor pan
n/s/f framehead body mount starting to split and corrode
n/s/r brake back plate moist, hub seal leak? or damp from previous repair ?
o/s/f outer tie rod end has split boot
slight fluf on fan belt
advise new section of fuel hose from solid line to fuel filter in engine bay (starting to go hard)
advise new wiper blades
advise rear brake strip and clean, noisey and o/s/r starting to grab
both front seatbelts have minor frays
both upper ball joints have lift and dust boots split
minor corrosion on o/s/r body/suss mount
minor hole in o/s centre floor pan
n/s/f framehead body mount starting to split and corrode
n/s/r brake back plate moist, hub seal leak? or damp from previous repair ?
o/s/f outer tie rod end has split boot
slight fluf on fan belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
if car is presented for another test with items in drivers view ,it will fail.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
carbs out of sync
inner edges of front tyres wearing(o/s/f close to limit)
loose connector on no. plate lamp
n/s/r hub seal weaping
o/s/f seatbelt fraying
o/s/f upper ball joint dust boot split
Front discs rusty.
both front tyres worn on outter edges
front suspention beam rusting n/s lower upright.
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Front discs rusty.
both front tyres worn on outter edges
front suspention beam rusting n/s lower upright.
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.
n/s/r hub oil seal weaping
long h/brake travel but still has reserve travel
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
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DFN 498K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 DFN 498K, 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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DFN 498K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1972.
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