MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front wheelbearings
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r brake bind
n/s/r lens
play in steering box
underseal all over under body
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
various steering rubber bushes perforated
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
various steering rubber bushes perforated
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside 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)
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EBO 557L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EBO 557L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EBO 557L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.
Is EBO 557L safe to buy?
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