MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside 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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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NYE 209L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 NYE 209L, 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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NYE 209L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.
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