MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear flexi insecure
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside rear c.v boot deteriorated
offside rear c.v boot deteriorated
offside rear flexi insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey
o/s/r floor corroded
o/s/r inner wheelarch corroded
n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded
n/s and o/s rear flexible brake hoses insecure
n/s/r floor corroded
n/s/r underneath inner sill/floor corroded
slight leak n/s/r inner driveshaft boot
slight play o/s bottom ball joint
spare wheel carrier corroded
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VFM 496K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VFM 496K, 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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What year was VFM 496K registered?
VFM 496K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 1972.
Is VFM 496K safe to buy?
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