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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement free play (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle o/s and n/s,, recommend attention/check (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all tyres slightly perished
brake pedal slightly creeky in operation
drivers seat runners light worn
steering damper, slight seepage
steering wheel, slight crack
Axle with loose fixing bolts n/s 2 x bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Axle with loose fixing bolts o/s 2 x bolts missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Body mounting fixings insecure o/s bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Body mounting fixings missing n/s bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
Steering box slight movement free play (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle o/s and n/s,, recommend attention/check (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all tyres slightly perished
brake pedal slightly creeky in operation
drivers seat runners light worn
steering damper, slight seepage
steering wheel, slight crack
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper both sides (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear light len's faded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
all tyres starting to perish within the tread pattern
spare wheel carrier badly corroded leaving the spare wheel barely secure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower offside and nearside (2.7.4)
front spare wheel area corroded not within testable area
offside front inner arch area corroding
oil leaks
outer steps corroding
rear tyre tyres perishing in tread
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
horn button button missing ---horn still can be operated
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users running board (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lense painted over (1.1.C.1e)
Spare wheel insecure spare wheel well excessively corroded (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front registraion plate slightly damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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 engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front registraion plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
brake pedal rubber worn
corrossion nearside front floor not in prescribed area
corrossion offside floor not in prescribed area
nearside mid floor corroded not in prescribed area
nearside rear lamp deteriorating/slightly discoloured
offside rear lamp deteriorating slightly discoloured
slight damage front number plate
slight deterioration both rear shocker lower bushes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
brake pedal rubber worn
corrossion nearside front floor not in prescribed area
corrossion offside floor not in prescribed area
nearside mid floor corroded not in prescribed area
slight damage front number plate
slight deterioration both rear shocker lower bushes
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside front shocker lower bush deteriorating
nearside front wing corroded
nearside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking
nearside running board loose
offside front shocker lower bush deteriorating
offside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking recommend replace
small amount of corrossion nearside front floor not in prescribed area
steering wheel deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside front shocker lower bush deteriorating
nearside front wing corroded
nearside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking
nearside running board loose
offside front shocker lower bush deteriorating
offside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking recommend replace
small amount of corrossion nearside front floor not in prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
rear tyres cracked and starting to split (recommend replace)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
rear tyres cracked and starting to split (recommend replace)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
all shock absorber bushes deteriorated (recommend replace)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
all shock absorber bushes deteriorated (recommend replace)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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UDL 152K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 UDL 152K, 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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UDL 152K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 August 1971.
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