MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underbody corroded
underbody under sealed
Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underbody corroded
underbody under sealed
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SSS 462K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SSS 462K, 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 SSS 462K registered?
SSS 462K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 1972.
Is SSS 462K safe to buy?
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