MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit require better clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will require back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened end cap (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose both upper and lower (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened end cap (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected frame head (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected frame head to tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S/F and both rear interior door cards missing
N/S/F tyre valve deteriorated
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
bonnet / all door release stiff to use but all open
bonnet holed/corroded
both rear tyres worn on inner tread ( tread at 2mm 185/65 r15 88h)
fair amount of under seal/sealant to frame head
gear selection poor advise investigation
hazard light switch poor
long service brake travel
lose interior wiring advise securing
lower part of front panel holed/corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure
main beam tell tale not working but vehicle first used before1 April 1986
no check strap on O/S/F door
odd noise from both rear brakes when wheels spun
some free play felt at steering wheel
some imbalance on front brakes
some lift in O/S/F suspension ball joint
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
surface rust on underbody
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
surface rust on underbody
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside handbreak has reduced efficiency
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Lower Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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VBY 983L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VBY 983L, 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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VBY 983L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.
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