MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play near excessively (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of framehead (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Braking system leaking switch (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion in n/s/f front body not seriously effecting body security
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed
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NOR 712L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 NOR 712L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NOR 712L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.
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