MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in nearside rear hub bearing
some corrosion to underbody in places , parts have been welded.
some oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas
oil leak
slight seepage of oil from possible steering box
some play in nearside rear wheel
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe coming detached from vehicle body on nearside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside headlight slightly insecure and still has good headlight aim
oil leak
slight seepage of oil from possible steering box
Nearside Outer sill not fully welded, but outside prescribed area.
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
gearbox mounting in poor condition.
signs of both front wheels/tyres touching, but not touching during mot inspection.
small hole offside front belly pan.
some perishing to fuel cap seal
nearside outer sill not fully welded, but not in a prescribed area.
oil leak.
small hole in front floor pan, but not in a prescribed area.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor where beam axle mounts. (2.4.A.3)
nearside outer sill not fully welded, but not in a prescribed area.
oil leak.
small hole in front floor pan, but not in a prescribed area.
Oil leak
Passenger seat security could be improved upon
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Passenger seat security could be improved upon
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
exhaust system is slightly noisy
fuel cap seal is starting to perish
gearbox rear mounting bracket is slightly damaged
slight imbalance to rear brakes during roller brake test
some corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon)
some oil dampness around steering box area
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust system is slightly noisy
fuel cap seal is starting to perish
gearbox rear mounting bracket is slightly damaged
slight imbalance to rear brakes during roller brake test
some corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon)
some oil dampness around steering box area
An item not tested (Manual)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
exhaust is slightly noisy
front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules are all corroded
fuel cap seal is starting to perish
indicator switch has a slight fault when turning right but is working
offside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
oil staining / dampness around offside rear brake backplate area
park brake lever has advanced travell
rear gearbox mounting bracket is cracked where it bolts on to vehicle body (not likely to fail as it has other piece still intact)
slight interference to nearside and offside rear indicator / sidelights (not excessively bad)
some corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon)
some oil staining around steering box area
Oil leak
long travel h/ brake
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
n/s/f shocker weak
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SPG 821M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SPG 821M, 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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SPG 821M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1973.
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