MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat adjusting mechanism worn
Nearside Front Tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat adjusting mechanism worn
Offside Front Tyre perishing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear drum brakes noisy on application. Attention may be required.
Slight play in steering box arm
Underside heavily plated and undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat adjusting mechanism worn
Nearside Front Tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat adjusting mechanism worn
Offside Front Tyre perishing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear drum brakes noisy on application. Attention may be required.
Slight play in steering box arm
Underside heavily plated and undersealed
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Front spare well area corrosion
Hole due to corrosion offside front rear of wheel arch
Nearside rear inner arch heavily corroded front and rear
Offside floor pan has a patch poorly repaired but not within prescribed area
Offside front panel area appears to be covered in silicone
Offside rear inner arch heavily corroded front and rear
Oil leak
Rear floorpan has poor welding repairs but not within prescribed area
Unable to fully inspect welded plates
Unable to fully inspect welding on plates in nearside rear wheel arch due to underseal etc
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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VPH 912M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VPH 912M, 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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VPH 912M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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