MOT Status
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67,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pass and advice (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive repairs and welding carried out to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front slight play in steering idler
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in steering idler
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower slight play in steering idler.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering drag link bush slight play.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
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NMY 436L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 NMY 436L, 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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NMY 436L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.
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