MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear nearside anti-roll bar is fouling shock absorber slightly at limit of travel
Rear offside anti-roll bar is fouling exhaust slightly at limit of travel
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear nearside anti-roll bar is fouling shock absorber slightly at limit of travel
Rear offside anti-roll bar is fouling exhaust slightly at limit of travel
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion under nearside door post
custom suspension very low / poor ground clearence
slight damage - front lower beam , grounding?
steering box , no locking washers fitted?
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wheels / wheel arch clearence poor, no lock stops?
lower steering column bush worn
nearside front lower door post split / corrosion
offside rear chassis panel corroded
steering box and front brake calipers have no tab locking washers.
suspension lowered / very low
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front wheels / wheel arch clearence poor, no lock stops?
lower steering column bush worn
nearside front lower door post split / corrosion
offside rear chassis panel corroded
steering box and front brake calipers have no tab locking washers.
suspension lowered / very low
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front lower ball joints slight movement
front axle starting to rust
front inner wings, front bulkhead to floors/ inner sills starting to rust
rear bulkheads and rear inner wings starting to rust
slight movement in steering column
underside repaired and undersealed
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FRD 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FRD 268L, 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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FRD 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1972.
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