MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,134 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
all weldings heavily sealented and has traces of body filler
all weldings heavily sealented and has traces of body filler
exhuast system corroded
front both sides inner steering joint has slight play
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (5.2.6)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arches & both sides inner floor area foot well (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides upper inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
exhuast system corroded
front both sides inner steering joint has slight play
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf/osf/nsr tyres getting perished
slight movement in steering column.
smells of petrol with engine running, no leaks ???
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs inner getting corroded around outer edges.
in and out movement of steering column.
nsf/osf/nsr tyres perished and close to legal limit(1.6mm)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
car has been painted with thick paint underneath all apears solid
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
car has been painted with thick paint underneath all apears solid
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LYA 721K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYA 721K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LYA 721K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 8 June 1972.
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