MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front wheel bearing noise
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Play in drivers seat runner
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside front wheel bearing noise
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Play in drivers seat runner
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front seats slightly insecure
front axle been repaired with weld covered over unable to assess
no rear seats fitted at time of test
repairs covered in filler and under seal unable to assess
small hole o/s floor to sill but not perscribed area
underside of vechile covered in thick tar like coating and body filler unable to fully assess
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front seats slightly insecure
front axle been repaired with weld covered over unable to assess
no rear seats fitted at time of test
small hole o/s floor to sill but not perscribed area
underside of vechile covered in thick tar like coating and body filler unable to fully assess
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside and offside and rear of engine bay slightly corroded
offside front floor slight corrossion
unable to fully assess underside of vehicle due to heavy application of underseal
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
surface corossion around underbody areas & holes in unprescribed areas
vehicle has had extensive welding
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UBX 182L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 UBX 182L, 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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UBX 182L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 1972.
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