MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
slight play in steering uj
some play in steering system suspect upper uj joint which is situated under fuel tank
some surface corrosion on area of inner top mounts
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
some play in steering system suspect upper uj joint which is situated under fuel tank
some surface corrosion on area of inner top mounts
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear fog light not working
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear fog light not working
both rear tyres have started to perish
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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VEX 957L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VEX 957L, 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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What year was VEX 957L registered?
VEX 957L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1973.
Is VEX 957L safe to buy?
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