MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
corrosion in nearside and offside front suspension arms
corrosion in both front suspension arms
box section in o0/s front foot well corroed
floor in spare tyre compartment corroding
o/s front floor corroded
surface corrosion in places
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
box section in o0/s front foot well corroed
floor in spare tyre compartment corroding
o/s front floor corroded
surface corrosion in places
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls becoming worn
nearside front tyre close to suspension arm on lock
nearside rear inn er wing becoming corroded nearside inner sill/ floor becoming corroded
nearside rear light different to offside rear
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls becoming worn
nearside rear inn er wing becoming corroded nearside inner sill/ floor becoming corroded
nearside rear light different to offside rear
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
horn slightly harsh
nearside rear brake binding
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UOB 245S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 UOB 245S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UOB 245S registered?
UOB 245S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1978.
Is UOB 245S safe to buy?
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