MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
lower doors corroded
nearside and offside lower panels above chassis signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
lower doors corroded
nearside and offside lower panels above chassis signs of corrosion.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
lower lip of both doors corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe mount under rear arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower steering column UJ has play (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear lights slightly interactive
lower lip of both front doors corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Three areas... (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
off side beam image slightly poor
Both rear bearings have slight play
Nearside Rear service brake effort slightly low
nearside rear sill/jacking point signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion area of brake master cylinder(no hole found).
o/s rear heater channel closing panel corroded(not structural).
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion area of brake master cylinder (no hole found).
o/s rear heater channel closing panel corroded(not structural).
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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LGF 938T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 LGF 938T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LGF 938T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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