MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside door mirror insecure
rear brake application imbalance close to limit
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven 46%, nearside performance lower (3.7.B.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside door mirror insecure
nearside headlamp lens cracked
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and inner cord showing (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill soft (2.4.A.3)
Nearside door mirror loose
play at steering
signs of offside front tyre rubbing
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing not within prescribed area
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SSO 451M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 SSO 451M, 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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What year was SSO 451M registered?
SSO 451M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 1973.
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