MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip/main beam stalk effect operation of sidelights (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
exhaust hanger/rubber missing
Noted some welded plates underside, not in prescribed areas, not fully welded.
Play at steering wheel, not considered excessive.
Steering stiff but workable.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Underside (front & rear body pan) heavily corroded & in some places holed, none considered to be in prescribed areas & no cumulative effect for body mounts.
All FOUR tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Noted some welded plates underside, not in prescribed areas, not fully welded.
Play at steering wheel, not considered excessive.
Steering stiff but workable.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Underside (front & rear body pan) heavily corroded & in some places holed, none considered to be in prescribed areas & no cumulative effect for body mounts.
All FOUR tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Rear underbody (by body mounts) heavily corroded, not considered prescribed area & no cumulative effect.
Underside heavily plated & undersealed.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front chassis to bulkhead heavily corroded, not considered prescribed area.
Rear underbody (by body mounts) heavily corroded, not considered prescribed area & no cumulative effect.
Underside heavily plated & undersealed.
Battery tray/floor joint incomplte, not prescribed area.
Bonnet very stiff to open.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Noted fairly heavy engine oil leak (nearside).
Noted generator light stays on.
Noted major underside repairs, all heavily undersealed.
Offside door "drops" when opened, still secures correctly.
Play at steering wheel, not excessive.
Steering stiff, not excessively & no fault found.
Suspension lowered, no fouling seen.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery tray/floor joint incomplte, not prescribed area.
Bonnet very stiff to open.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Noted fairly heavy engine oil leak (nearside).
Noted generator light stays on.
Noted major underside repairs, all heavily undersealed.
Offside door "drops" when opened, still secures correctly.
Play at steering wheel, not excessive.
Steering stiff, not excessively & no fault found.
Suspension lowered, no fouling seen.
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
under vehicle been heavily welded and undersealed
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake test not carried out due to codition of vehicle
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
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VFA 334K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFA 334K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VFA 334K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1971.
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