MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake pipes rusty
Headlamps aims not very clear.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Step ins rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure Number plate light (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure Under rear seat (1.9.2a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Horn wires (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Bolt loose (5.2.1a)
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake pipes rusty
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Step ins rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perished
front seat belt mountings have been modified
n/s/f seat locking mechanism is worn
n/s/r chassis getting rusty close to rear axle
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
o/s/f seat locking mechanism is worn
o/s/f suspension top has restricted free movent
o/s/r chassis has repair of low standard close to rear axle
oil leak from engine
Brake pipe leading to offside rear getting rusty
Nearside front brake pipe getting rusty
Nearside rear chassis by axle mount getting rusty
Offside front suspension top mount stiff to turn
Offside rear chassis by axle mount has been repaired to a low standerd
Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm
Passenger seat locking mechanism worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe leading to offside rear getting rusty
Nearside front brake pipe getting rusty
Nearside rear chassis by axle mount getting rusty
Offside front suspension top mount stiff to turn
Offside rear chassis by axle mount has been repaired to a low standerd
Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm
Passenger seat locking mechanism worn
advise both rear tyres perished
advise knock from steering box
advise n/s/r wheel bearing slight play
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
advise both rear tyres perished
advise knock from steering box
advise n/s/r wheel bearing slight play
advise slight play from steering box
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise oil leak from rocker cover gaskets
advise slight play from steering box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise both front outer anti roll bar bushs perished
advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings
advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise both front outer anti roll bar bushs perished
advise both rear tyres perished
advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings
advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise slight lift in n/s inner track rod end
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Starting to rust in places
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside front tyre deteriorating/cracking and also getting close to limits
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside front tyre deteriorating/cracking and also getting close to limits
starting to rust in places
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PHJ 173K is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 PHJ 173K, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PHJ 173K is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 1990.
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