MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front steering damper slight play
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering box gator perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on steering tie rod (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front steering damper slight play
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering box gator perished
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both sides front tyres showing slight wear and perishing on sidewalls
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ROB 853M is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 ROB 853M, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ROB 853M is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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