MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise accellorater pedal broken
advise oil leak
advise underside heavily covered in underseal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
cant open bonnet
body mounts rusty
nearside @ offside rear suspension mounts welded covered in underseal
rear wheels wider than wheel arches
seat belts four point harmess fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
body bracing has excessive corrosion n/s/f
rear wheels not covered by wheel arches
vehicle fitted with 4 point harnesses n/s & o/s front seats
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
offside parking shows slightly lower reading
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion in parts of floor pan
steering starting to get rough
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
front seat backs and runners worn
interior mirror missing
n/s/f flexie close to fouling on chassis
rear tyres pertruding wings
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
no front anti roll bar fitted
rear wheels protruding past wheel arches
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
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ENR 223L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ENR 223L, 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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ENR 223L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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