MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion front cross beam axle & rear shock absober mountins
nearside & offside front a posts corroded
nearside front out rigger & floor pan corroded& a pilers
rear brake balance 39%
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside front out rigger & floor pan corroded& a pilers
rear brake balance 39%
o/s/f seat belt mechanism cover missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
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PRR 656L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 PRR 656L, 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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What year was PRR 656L registered?
PRR 656L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 1972.
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