MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded heater channel to floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded heater channel to floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle beam on n/s (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
off side front track rod end gaiter split
oil leak
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
intermitant fault with the horn
intremittant fault with headlamp main beam
light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front seats slightly insecure
Oil leak
nearside rear half shaft oil seal has minor leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front seats slightly insecure
Oil leak
nearside rear half shaft oil seal has minor leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight leak from nearside rear shaft seal
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor corroded
fuel filler corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor corroded
fuel filler corroded
during inspection vehicle had extensive welding heavily plated and undersealed
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RNP 658L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 RNP 658L, 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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RNP 658L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 1972.
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