MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust/alternator pulleys no guards fitted would advise to be fitted
interior mirror fitted no other mirrors required but would fit one to o/s
rear wheels/tyres protuding rear arches
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
anti roll bar/seat belt mounting frame fixings retightened and secured but frame could be secured with more bolts and support bars fitted
battery cables hanging uncovered in n/s/f foot well
bonnet fixed with srceen (non opening) all under bonnet items can be tested and seen underneath i.e brake master steering suspension and fuel tank
cracks to n/s/f tyre wall
drain holes drilled in floor plans would advise rubber grommets to be fitted to stop rust
fuel line from tank touching n/s/f brake steel pipe
light switch/wiper switch and hazzarad switch positions could be marked clearer
rear wheels are exposed and stick out from wing and arches,no mud guards or mud flaps fitted would advise for road debri issues
vehicle is not model as shown on vsi vw beetle cabriolet 2dr vehicle is a converted beech buggy date of 1st reg 04/11/1980 (decl/d manuf 1969) v5 doc ref 593228465895
windscreen and wipers are of stanndard size of vw beetle wipers clearing screen but position of seats will give different views depending on height of drivers?
exhaust system at rear is exposed with small frame fitted could be dangerous when hot
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
anti roll bar/seat belt mounting frame fixings retightened and secured but frame could be secured with more bolts and support bars fitted
battery cables hanging uncovered in n/s/f foot well
bonnet fixed with srceen (non opening) all under bonnet items can be tested and seen underneath i.e brake master steering suspension and fuel tank
cracks to n/s/f tyre wall
fuel line from tank touching n/s/f brake steel pipe
light switch/wiper switch and hazzarad switch positions could be marked clearer
rear wheels are exposed and stick out from wing and arches,no mud guards or mud flaps fitted would advise for road debri issues
vehicle is not model as shown on vsi vw beetle cabriolet 2dr vehicle is a converted beech buggy date of 1st reg 04/11/1980 (decl/d manuf 1969) v5 doc ref 593228465895
windscreen and wipers are of stanndard size of vw beetle wipers clearing screen but position of seats will give different views depending on height of drivers?
exhaust system at rear is exposed with small frame fitted could be dangerous when hot
rear wheels slightly produing body work
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
rear wheels slightly produing body work
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advise rear exhaust sticking out
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REX 74W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 REX 74W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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REX 74W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 1980.
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