MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed area chalked marked above axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear binding (3.5.1k)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear seat belts not fitted
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
rear seat belts not fitted
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Bonnet realease cable fixing poor
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover Split/ missing
O/S/R anti roll bar bush become displaced, allowing drop link to rub on anti roll bar
Offside front lower front suspension joint has slight play in upper suspension ball joint
Slight play/lift in steering box. OK for mot but recomended attention
Suspect poor repair to body on n/s rear suspension mounting area. Exsessive underseal used. Unable to inspect fully
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split / missing
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Bonnet release cable fixing poor.
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
O/s/f tyre rubbing on suspesion when in full left lock raised on jacks.
O/s/r anti roll bar bush become displaced, Allowing drop linke to rub on anti roll bar.
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight play/lift in steering box. Ok for MOT but recommend attention.
Suspect poor repaire to body on n/s rear suspension mounting area. Exsessive undersealer used unable to inspect fully.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
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FAR 882K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 FAR 882K, 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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FAR 882K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1972.
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