MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear axle fluid leak
Corrosion to vehicle underside
Oil leak to nearside rear axle
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to vehicle underside
Oil leak to nearside rear axle
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
egnition lights inop
Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
egnition lights inop
near side and off side rear foward area inner wheel arches corroded
near side front inner wheel arch corroded
off side and near side rear arches corroded tow bar now removed
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side and off side rear foward area inner wheel arches corroded
near side front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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WBV 404L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 WBV 404L, 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 WBV 404L registered?
WBV 404L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1973.
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