MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside rear spring plate bush appears to be worn
signs of corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor pan
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
signs of corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor pan
slight oil leak
slight signs of corrosion around front top shocker mounts
nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/heater channel lower panel (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pipes corroded at master cyl
long hand brake travel
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pipes corroded at master cyl
osf window winder handle adrift
surface rust on metal brake pipes
vehicle in a general rusty condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advance corrossion in body around rear shocker top fixing to subframe.
Advise O/S/F track rod end dust cover split.
N/S/R brake osilates.
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advance wear in steering uj and box. †Play in n/s and o/s/r hub area.
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Advance wear in steering uj and box. †Play in n/s and o/s/r hub area.
CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED (PLATED). AND IN PLACES VERY POOR
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED (PLATED). AND IN PLACES VERY POOR
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
REAR SUBFRAME MOUTING AREA IN POOR CONDITION
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RBY 669K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RBY 669K, 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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RBY 669K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 1972.
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