MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED NEAR TO LIMIT. (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD CROSS PANEL RUSTED THROUGH. REC ATTN. (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measures at 0.9>1.4mm marked yellow (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked yellow. (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working both not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED NEAR TO LIMIT. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD CROSS PANEL RUSTED THROUGH. REC ATTN. (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend clean and grease of all exposed metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend renewal soon (2.2.C.1c)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TWO AREAS OF BULKHEAD "flitch panels" MARKED YELLOW ARE HOLED BY RUST. RECOMMEND ATTENTION TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIORATION (2.2.C.1h)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
off side step is missing
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WVE 179L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 WVE 179L, 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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WVE 179L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.
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