MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.5.4 (b))
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake discs have grinding marks
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake discs have grinding marks
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine noise
front discs have grinding marks
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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P470 XWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 P470 XWS, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P470 XWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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