MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
nearside front door pillar corroded and only partially attached to sills
offide front door pillar corroded and only partially attached to sills /arch /floor
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
horn not very loud
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
windscreen washers weak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
both front inner arch holed
nearside rear inner arch holed
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
both front inner arch holed
nearside rear inner arch holed
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front floor rusted
front inner wings rusted
nearside rear sill rusted
seat mountings worn
steering box worn
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front floor rusted
front inner wings rusted
nearside rear sill rusted
seat mountings worn
steering box worn
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres worn
front inner wings and underside rusted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres worn
front inner wings and underside rusted
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front suspension lower arms inner bushes
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front suspension lower arms inner bushes
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
floors rusted
headlight reflectors rusted
nearside seatbelt slow retracting
Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front floor holed
offside rear wing rusted
steering damper bush worn
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RMF 171L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 RMF 171L, 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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RMF 171L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 1973.
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