MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight bind to O\S\F wheel
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S floor to sills
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\F sub-frame
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R floor area
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R sub-frame
Slight corrosion to N\S & mid floor area
Slight corrosion to brake master cylinder
Slight corrosion to steering column
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wear to O\S\F seat mount
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight bind to O\S\F wheel
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S floor to sills
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\F sub-frame
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R floor area
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R sub-frame
Slight corrosion to N\S & mid floor area
Slight corrosion to brake master cylinder
Slight corrosion to steering column
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wear to O\S\F seat mount
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight corrosion to front sub-frame
Slight corrosion to rear floor
Slight wear to rear sub-frame bushes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Slight corrosion to rear floor
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight corrosion to front sub-frame
Slight wear to rear sub-frame bushes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R floor
Slight corrosion to front sub-frame
Slight wear O\S\F seat
Slight wear in rear suspension unit
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight corrosion to front sub-frame
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension
Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S Floor
Slight wear front suspension bushes
Slight wear in steering
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension
Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S Floor
Slight wear in steering
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S floor to sills
Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S front & rear subframes
Slight corrossion to metal brake pipes
Slight wear O\S steering arm
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S floor to sills
Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S front & rear subframes
Slight corrossion to metal brake pipes
Slight wear O\S steering arm
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight surface corrossion to front & rear suspension
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight surface corrossion to N\S & O\S rear floor
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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R389 EHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R389 EHU, 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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R389 EHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 1997.
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