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GOE 800L

1973 Volkswagen Beatle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,780 mi
Last recorded24,780 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beatle44,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 800L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 24,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe-chassis/body mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking master cylinder pipes (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe-chassis/body mountings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 24,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Unable to open front loading door

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alot of play in steering column top bush very near to being excess

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2014 23,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alot of play in steering column top bush very near to being excess

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,479 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 22,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,128 miles

All tyre walls cracking / perishing

Corrosion taking hold at rear floors / chassis

Dust covers split on offside front upper and lower ball joints

Slight play at nearside and offside front upper & lower ball joints

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyre walls cracking / perishing

Corrosion taking hold at rear floors / chassis

Dust covers split on offside front upper and lower ball joints

Slight play at nearside and offside front upper & lower ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,687 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 18,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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GOE 800L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 44,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOE 800L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOE 800L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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