MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water is provided for the winscreen (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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TRX 472D is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 TRX 472D, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TRX 472D registered?
TRX 472D is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is TRX 472D safe to buy?
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