MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,119 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.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
unable to test brakes no pedal
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front wing sills / bonnet shuts corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
offside front brake pipe corroding †offside wing sill corroded
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WCB 133L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WCB 133L, 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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WCB 133L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 1973.
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