MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside side step sill in secure
Offside window not working
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor many places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside side step sill in secure
Offside window not working
Offside Front window faulty
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front window faulty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers window faulty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by brake componant (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 2places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers window faulty
drivers seat worn
drivers window winder faulty
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
drivers seat worn
drivers window winder faulty
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
drivers seat worn
drivers window not working
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
steering offside front inner ball joints rubbers worn
drivers window stiff
nearside front floor pan small hole by axle beam
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
drivers window stiff
nearside front floor pan small hole by axle beam
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
drivers window stiff
nearside front floor small hole by axle
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
washer bottle leaks
drivers window not working
nearside front floor pan slight rust by axle
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
nearside front floor pan slight rust by axle
drivers window not working
tyres front 175/65/15 rear 185/65/15
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
drivers window not working
tyres front 175/65/15 rear 185/65/15
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion offside front inner wing by petrol tank
offside front door trim insecure unable to open window
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion o/s/f inner wing by petrol tank
o/s/f door trim insecure unable to open window
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion offside front inner wing by petrol tank
crack nearside front headlight glass cover
car constantly stalls
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XNM 805L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 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 XNM 805L, 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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XNM 805L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.
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