MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front seat mechanisms are worn
knocking noise from steering
slight play in the steering box
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding has come away (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area in 2 places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front seat mechanisms are worn
knocking noise from steering
slight play in the steering box
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front tyres have age related cracks
knocking noise from offside steering box
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
all tyres have age related cracking on side walls
vehicle has been extensively undersealed preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
all tyres have age related cracking on side walls
vehicle has been extensively undersealed preventing full inspection
Nearside front bulk rusty above steering idler
n/s/f bulkhead rusty above steering idler
n/s/r suspension mounting showing advanced signs of rust
o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings have slight play
o/s/f and n/s/f seat runners worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f bulkhead rusty above steering idler
n/s/r suspension mounting showing advanced signs of rust
o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings have slight play
o/s/f and n/s/f seat runners worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering arm ball joints
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering arm ball joints
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
has rust & holes on os rear but not in prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
has rust & holes on os rear but not in prescribed areas
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
front windscreen scratched
offside front seat belt stalk long
one of the front coil road springs is inverted
Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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RVB 182L 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 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 RVB 182L, 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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RVB 182L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 1973.
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