MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
both front seat belts frayed slightly on webbing
both runner boards corroded and insecure
signs of gear oil leak on shaft housing
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. insecure (6.2.A.2)
Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush in tube (2.4.G.2)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
both front seat belts frayed slightly on webbing
both runner boards corroded and insecure
signs of gear oil leak on shaft housing
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame head (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VXA 457L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXA 457L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VXA 457L registered?
VXA 457L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 13 February 1973.
Is VXA 457L safe to buy?
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