MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,741 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor/sill (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side front bulk head (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear floor (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side front bulk head (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side rear floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
steering damper bush worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f flex brake hose close to chaffing tyre on left hand lock
washers low power
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f flex brake hose close to chaffing tyre on left hand lock
washers low power
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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EFA 414L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 EFA 414L, 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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EFA 414L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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