MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S step slightly rotten and insecure
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/S step slightly rotten and insecure
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
o/s running board insecure
oil leak
rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded
underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SNO 418K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 SNO 418K, 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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What year was SNO 418K registered?
SNO 418K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 1972.
Is SNO 418K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SNO 418K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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