MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
nearside lower ball joint has split boot
offside rear inner drive shaft boot leaking
slight scoring and pitting to both front brake discs
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
nearside lower ball joint has split boot
offside rear inner drive shaft boot leaking
slight scoring and pitting to both front brake discs
nearside lower ball joint boot split
offside rear tyre has just met limits worn on outer tread
slight play both nearside and offside front suspension joints
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
signs of welding inner wings front/rear /all
signs of welding on floor and sill areas unable to fully inspect due to underseal
throttle sticking slightly
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
signs of welding inner wings front/rear /all
signs of welding on floor and sill areas unable to fully inspect due to underseal
throttle sticking slightly
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VWW 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 VWW 943L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VWW 943L registered?
VWW 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 1973.
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