MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight play in steering/suspension joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front suspension lowered
both front bottom ball joints at acute angel due to vehicle lowered
gear box and engine oil leak
rear anti roll bar link rubber bushes starting to wear
slight play in steering rack and trackrod ends n/s/f and o/s/f
under body surface rust
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both front bottom ball joints at acute angel due to vehicle lowered
gear box and engine oil leak
rear anti roll bar link rubber bushes starting to wear
slight play in steering rack and trackrod ends n/s/f and o/s/f
under body surface rust
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated
o/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated
slight play in steering box
Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated
o/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated
slight play in steering box
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VMR 525K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 VMR 525K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VMR 525K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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