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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hi beam (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hi beam (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills welding not adequate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired beside shock absorber repair not adequate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill inadequately repaired welding not continuous (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front All position lamps not working and rear (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at master cyl (3.6.B.2c)
inner wing at rear of p/s front wheel corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan at m/c fixing point (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front of rear subframe fixing point (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at master cyl (3.6.B.2c)
inner wing at rear of p/s front wheel corroded
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside rear brake back plate is wet showing a leak fom axle or brake system
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
wiper mechanism worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal cracked
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OLD 531L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 OLD 531L, 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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OLD 531L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1972.
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