MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering damper has a slightly worn bush
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
steering damper worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front seat mechanisms slighly worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front seat mechanisms slighly worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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OLY 598L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OLY 598L, 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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OLY 598L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 1972.
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