MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
lots of welded patches to under side
underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
see refusal certificate number 869362183105
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
all inner wheel arches heavily undersealed
both rear tyres getting low
corrosion/repairs to all inner wheel arches
corrosion/repairs to both chassis strengtheners
corrosion/repairs to front chassis
corrosion/repairs to underside
underside heavily undersealed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all inner wheel arches heavily undersealed
both rear tyres getting low
corrosion/repairs to all inner wheel arches
corrosion/repairs to chassis strengtherners
corrosion/repairs to front chassis
underside heavily undersealed
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both rear tyres getting low
corrosion and reapairs to front and rear inner wheel arches and been heavily undersealed
the front bulk head area has had extensive welding repairs and heavily undersealed
the underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both rear tyres getting low
corrosion and reapairs to front and rear inner wheel arches and been heavily undersealed
the front bulk head area has had extensive welding repairs and heavily undersealed
the underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and has been heavily undersealed
rfr's as per mot 334742580190
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension mounting areas have corrosion.
Lots of play at steering wheel.
Mileometer reads the same as last year.
Nearside front brake hose flexi clip missing and hose insecure.
Vehicle underside has numerous patch repairs and corrosion.
Both running boards corroded away
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear numberplate cracked
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both running boards corroded away
Horn intermittant
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear numberplate cracked
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VMP 314S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 VMP 314S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VMP 314S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1977.
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