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92,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
underside heavily undersealed
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
heavy surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
heavy surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor and sill rail (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor and sill rail (6.1.B.2)
Main beam tell tale working on dip beam
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Main beam tell tale working on dip beam
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
main beam light illuminates when dip beam is selected
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside parking brake effort slightly low
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside parking brake effort slightly low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
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SWP 725L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SWP 725L, 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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SWP 725L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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