MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Some bushes and ball joint durt covers perishing
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Some bushes and ball joint durt covers perishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
General corrosion underside of body/chassis
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front seatbelt twisted
Slight body/chassis corrosion around vehicle?
Slight play detected at nearside front wheel?
dust cover on nearside suspension balljoint split
offside front dust cover on suspension balljoint split
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front seatbelt twisted
Slight body/chassis corrosion around vehicle?
Slight play detected at nearside front wheel?
dust cover on nearside suspension balljoint split
offside front dust cover on suspension balljoint split
Advise brake pedel requiers adjustment.
Advise n/s/f top suspension arm bushes worn. Rear shockers weak.Engine oil leak.
Advise brake pedel requiers adjustment.
Advise n/s/f top suspension arm bushes worn. Rear shockers weak.Engine oil leak.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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NME 837L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NME 837L, 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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NME 837L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1972.
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