MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,579 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
all passenger seats missing at time of test
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver SWITCH NOT FITTED (1.6.1)
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)
all passenger seats missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
corrosion around front chassis around steering coupling hole
light scraches to front windscreen
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight low effort n/side rear brake
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front floor panels corroded
petrol smell no leaks found
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fronnt brakes on balance limit
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KNR 747V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 KNR 747V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KNR 747V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1980.
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