MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steering box has a knocking noise
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all hazard lights (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)
steering box has a knocking noise
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure + TIWISTED (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust repaired
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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SPK 49M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 SPK 49M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SPK 49M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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