MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Oil leak
advise n/s/floor has excessive corrosion but not within prescribed area
advise n/s/f tyre splitting inbetween tread but unable to see any ply or chord
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BLACKED OUT WINDOWS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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SWW 447L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 SWW 447L, 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 SWW 447L registered?
SWW 447L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 1972.
Is SWW 447L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWW 447L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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