MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BODY WORK PANELS HAVE CORROSION AND BEEN TAPED OVER SO NO JAGGED EDGES
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SPRINGS LOOSE FITTING WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED UP (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY DIMMER
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
REAR OF CAR IS SLIGHTLY LOWER ON O/S THAN N/S
SLIGHT HOLE IN 'A' PILLAR DRIVERS SIDE N/S
SLIGHT HOLE IN INNER WHEEL ARCH PANNEL O/S/R OUTSIDE OF 30CM.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
BODY WORK PANELS HAVE CORROSION AND BEEN TAPED OVER SO NO JAGGED EDGES
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SPRINGS LOOSE FITTING WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED UP (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY DIMMER
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
REAR OF CAR IS SLIGHTLY LOWER ON O/S THAN N/S
SLIGHT HOLE IN 'A' PILLAR DRIVERS SIDE N/S
SLIGHT HOLE IN INNER WHEEL ARCH PANNEL O/S/R OUTSIDE OF 30CM.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
speedo cable insecure and hanging down on the nsf
speedo cable hanging down
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
speedo cable hanging down
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ERC 487T is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 ERC 487T, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ERC 487T registered?
ERC 487T is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 1992.
Is ERC 487T safe to buy?
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