MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight play ns track-rod end
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside tie road slightly play.oil leak
slight play ns steering joints
very slight play ns steering joints
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear tyre heavily perished
movement in steering system
repairs to near side fornt under wheel arch area
under side under sealed
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyre heavily perished
movement in steering system
repairs to near side fornt under wheel arch area
under side under sealed
tyres cracking around edges
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
tyres cracking around edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ROT 548M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ROT 548M, 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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What year was ROT 548M registered?
ROT 548M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1973.
Is ROT 548M safe to buy?
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