MOT Status
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1,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Speedo cable fouling steering rack.
Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both foul the chassis. (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose Multiple bolts loose. (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose Multiple bolts loose. (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedo cable fouling steering rack.
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedo cable fouling on steering arm.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front (5.2.3 (f))
Both front shock absorber nyloc nuts not engaged on the nyloc.
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Fuel hose chafing rubbing on steering column. (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedo cable fouling on steering arm.
Brake fluid very low.
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
front shock absorber lower nuts not entering nylock
front tyres a different size to rears
gearbox rear mounting nuts on approx. 3-4 threads
headlamp beam deflectors fitted
speedo cable touching steering arm on lock
very slight oil leak
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
front shock absorber lower nuts not entering nylock
gearbox rear mounting nuts on approx. 3-4 threads
speedo cable touching steering arm on lock
steering box lock tabs not peened over
very slight oil leak
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VGR 614L is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in Gold with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGR 614L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VGR 614L registered?
VGR 614L is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 6 September 1972.
Is VGR 614L safe to buy?
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