MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel cap seal perishing
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s heat exchanger corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre close to fouling inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre close to fouling inner wheel arch
Nearside A piller corroded where it meets floor
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front tyre very close to fouling inner wheel arch on full right hand lock
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside A piller corroded where it meets floor
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front tyre very close to fouling inner wheel arch on full right hand lock
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel cap access needs to be checked at re test
Centre Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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OWP 806L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 OWP 806L, 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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OWP 806L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.
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