MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Dampness found on both rear brake backplates, unable to positively identify a brake fluid leak
Engine compartment access not securing in closed position
Engine slightly oily
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake hose chaffed slightly, not fouling on any component at time of test-advise further inspection
Slight play felt in both sides of steering system
Steering box damp
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dampness found on both rear brake backplates, unable to positively identify a brake fluid leak
Engine compartment access not securing in closed position
Engine slightly oily
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake hose chaffed slightly, not fouling on any component at time of test-advise further inspection
Slight play felt in both sides of steering system
Steering box damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate and drum covered in brake fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking back plate damp (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine underside oily
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Both rear hubs damp
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s rear tyre radial cracking on side wall
O/S/R back plate damp.All tyres slightly perished.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
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UHV 404S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 UHV 404S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UHV 404S registered?
UHV 404S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1977.
Is UHV 404S safe to buy?
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