MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
surface corrosion, patch welded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion sills,
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/r wheel binding slightly
n/s mirror missing
slight hand brake travel
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s mirror missing
slight hand brake travel
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XDW 939K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 XDW 939K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XDW 939K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1972.
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