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ExpiredMileage
4,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
OSR PLATED INSIDE
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both no force until pumped (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal travel
Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
steering damper leaking
entire underbody heavily seam sealed and undersealed
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and centre (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and centre (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
entire underbody heavily seam sealed and undersealed
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
entire underbody and repairs heavily undersealed
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings repair not continuously welded (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front closing panel not welded
both offside tyres split and perished
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy EXCESSIVE TRAVEL. (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy excess travel (3.3.B.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides by double bolt fixings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (5.2.6)
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/r floor pan rusty
o/s/r jacking point rusty not holed
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside showing signs of corrosion
slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal
underside showing signs of corrosion
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
no rear seat belts
oil leak from n/s/r hub seal
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VBP 332K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 VBP 332K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VBP 332K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1972.
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