MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play felt at wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour RED!! (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour RED!! (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play felt at wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
front wheels and tyres different size to rears but same on axles
headlamp backing lens deteriorated
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wheels and tyres different size to rears but same on axles
front section of front to rears slightly corroded
o/s/f bumper hanger corroded
play in all ball joints
rear hubs leaking
spare wheel well corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded
o/s/f bumper hanger corroded
rear hubs leaking
slight play in all front ball joints
spare wheel well corroded
corrosion on front spare wheel well
slight play in all front ball joints
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on front spare wheel well
slight play in all front ball joints
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
some corrosion in area or o/s/f bumper surport panel
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on o/s/f and o/s/r bumper mounts
n/s/f top ball joint boot split
outer skin corroded on o/s/r closing panel inside
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
floor corroding at rear both sides
o/side mirror cracked
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
dust cover insecure n/s top ball joint
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
dust cover insecure n/s top ball joint
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NGK 998L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 NGK 998L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NGK 998L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1972.
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