MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Body has slight corrosion edge of floor and sill lip missing (6.1.B.2)
floor pan has had substantial work but is consistent with a vehicle of this age
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion right of engine bay (6.1.A.1)
floor pan has had numerous repairs that are consistent with a car of this age
substantial repairs to floorpan, but consistant with a vehicle of this age
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
substantial repairs to floorpan, but consistant with a vehicle of this age
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle very heavily under sealed
vehicle very heavily under sealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both floors have bin repaired and coverd in under seal
floors have bin wax oiled and under sealed
front axle has bin repaired and under sealed
front wheel arches have bin coverd in under seal
inner sills weak coverd in under seal
rear axle has bin repaired and coverd in under seal
rear wheel arches coverd in under seal
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both floors have bin repaired and coverd in under seal
floors have bin wax oiled and under sealed
front axle has bin repaired and under sealed
front wheel arches have bin coverd in under seal
inner sills weak coverd in under seal
rear axle has bin repaired and coverd in under seal
rear wheel arches coverd in under seal
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion around n/s rear bumper bracket
front bumper brackets weak
underseal pealing off most places , and needs attention
washers require attention
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
corrosion around n/s rear bumper bracket
front bumper brackets weak
underseal pealing off most places , and needs attention
washers require attention
nearside rear axle boot split.
oil leak
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
nearside rear axle boot split.
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear axle boot split.
oil leak
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RJM 382M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 RJM 382M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RJM 382M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 1973.
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