MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer side wall looks like could have been catching wheel arch ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately two nuts fitted instead of split pin on locking nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil over locking nuts insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil over locking nuts insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinch bolt to steering rack insecure (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer side wall looks like could have been catching wheel arch ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately two nuts fitted instead of split pin on locking nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil over lock nut fitted incorrect (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near sub frame mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering system excessively rough this steering operation is also to stiff ? (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint pin moves up and down (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately two nuts fitted instead of split pin on locking nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
o/s & n/s/r outer sills soft and corroding
small of fuel fuel tank area but no visable leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust rubber missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust rubber missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake pipes corroded
long pull to handbrake
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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NBW 114M is a 1973 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 41,661 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 Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBW 114M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NBW 114M is a 1973 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 August 1973.
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