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ExpiredMileage
3,351 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s front seat slightly insecure
o/s rear brake binding slightly
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
o/s front seat slightly insecure
o/s rear brake binding slightly
nmber plates very near to being illegal
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
nmber plates very near to being illegal
some play in steering box
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
some play in steering box
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both handbrake cables not fully supported
both nearside front and offside front strut top mounting rubbers deteriorating
both rear tyres perished
signs of corrosion forming beneath underseal
signs of possible accident damage to nearside front inner boot space
signs of various repairs to vehicle
slight interaction from nearside rear light cluster
slight smear from both front wipers
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet safty catch missing
corrosion o/s/f top sus mounting
no.plates not standard
numerous plates welded to all vehicle underfloor area,all chassis and floor covered in underseal,corrosion to all vehicle floor and chassis
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front & rear bumpers removed & replaced with bumper bars
front wipers do not park automaticly
slight play in steering box
steering knotchie
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VBY 908L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 VBY 908L, 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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VBY 908L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 1973.
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