MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel,lower edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides ,sills, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear half shaft weaping
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear half shaft weaping
Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear half shaft slight oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear half shaft slight leak
slight engine oil leak
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of the beam (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear half shaft slight leak
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Evidence of fluid leak around nearside rear brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of oil leak from engine
evidence of slight brake fluid leak from around nearside rear brake drum
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
evidence of oil leak from engine
evidence of slight brake fluid leak from around nearside rear brake drum
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear
Offside front boot foor/spare wheel well corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All brake pipes going to flexi hoses slightly corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear
Offside rear chassis outrigger corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear
Offside rear chassis outrigger corroded
body around top of fuel filler neck corroded excessively ( not in prescribed area)
lower steering column corroded
nearside front inner wheel arch at rear corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)
offside boot floor (spare wheel carrier) corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body around top of fuel filler neck corroded excessively ( not in prescribed area)
lower steering column corroded
nearside front inner wheel arch at rear corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)
offside boot floor (spare wheel carrier) corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all components and body underneath vehicle corroded / in poor condition
all metal brake pipes on vehicle slightly corroded
imbalance on rear brakes
nearside front floor/inner wing corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)
offside and nearside outer sill steps/mountings badly corroded
spare wheel barrier base badly corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all components and body underneath vehicle corroded / in poor condition
all metal brake pipes on vehicle slightly corroded
imbalance on rear brakes
nearside front floor/inner wing corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)
offside and nearside outer sill steps/mountings badly corroded
spare wheel barrier base badly corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
N/S/F inner wheel arch corroded at rear
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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UTJ 917L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 UTJ 917L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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UTJ 917L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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