MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear signs of underbody corrosion
Rear Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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WUY 653M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WUY 653M, 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 WUY 653M registered?
WUY 653M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is WUY 653M safe to buy?
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