MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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floor slightly corroded
front brake pads not visible through wheels
front coil springs corroded
front indicators slightly discoloured
front inner aches (both) slightly corroded
front registration plate slightly damaged
headlights deteriorated
n/s track rod end rubber boot slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged
n/s/r jacking point corroded
o/s parking brake slow to react
o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/f tyre cracked and perished
o/s/r jacking point corroded
oil leak
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
rear tyres (both) outer sidewalls slightly cracking
sills corroded
vehicle noisey
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
floor slightly corroded
front brake pads not visible through wheels
front coil springs corroded
front indicators slightly discoloured
front inner aches (both) slightly corroded
front registration plate slightly damaged
headlights deteriorated
n/s track rod end rubber boot slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged
n/s/r jacking point corroded
o/s parking brake slow to react
o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/f tyre cracked and perished
o/s/r jacking point corroded
oil leak
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
rear tyres (both) outer sidewalls slightly cracking
sills corroded
vehicle noisey
all tyres perished
both sills corroded
brakes not visable through wheels
floor corroded and repaired from inside
front indicators discoloured
front number plate damaged
o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged
oil leaks
play in both rear wheel bearings
play in front seats
rear number plate deteriorated
springs corroded
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all tyres perished
both sills corroded
brakes not visable through wheels
floor corroded and repaired from inside
front indicators discoloured
front number plate damaged
o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged
oil leaks
play in both rear wheel bearings
play in front seats
rear number plate deteriorated
springs corroded
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre perished
rear tyres cracked and perished
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre perished
rear tyres cracked and perished
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cannot inspect any welding repairs coated with underseal
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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TEX 510L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 TEX 510L, 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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TEX 510L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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