MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion on o/s & n/s running boards.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
O/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion on o/s & n/s running boards.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal antislip worn
o/s/f brake hose twisted but not fouling at time of test
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal antislip worn
o/s/f brake hose twisted but not fouling on lock to lock check at time of test
exhaust corroded
front panel corroded
exhaust corroded
front panel corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust corroded
front panel corroded
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight oil leak from engine
Corrosion at n/s/r jackimg point
Front panel holed due to corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
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USR 505S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 USR 505S, 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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USR 505S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1978.
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