MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre perishing
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
wings slightly loose
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
wings slightly loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VWM 862L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VWM 862L, 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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What year was VWM 862L registered?
VWM 862L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is VWM 862L safe to buy?
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