MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
gear box oil leak
main beam warning lamp comes on when dip beam is on
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
main beam warning lamp comes on when dip beam is on
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
tyre side walls cracking
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RWY 509L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RWY 509L, 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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RWY 509L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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