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ExpiredMileage
96,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body corrosion in nearside front inner wing, nearside and offside rear inner sills, rear floors and engine surrounds is not considered structural.
Nearside Rear seatbelt has been removed
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under rear seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Body corrosion in nearside front inner wing, offside rear inner sill rear floors and engine surrounds is not considered structural
Corrosion to NSF inner wheelarch
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering damper leaking
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f = 150, o/s/f = 104. Total = 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r = 112. o/s/r = 179. total 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113n/s 179o/s 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)
windscreen wipers deteriorating
Engine oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance. 34% (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance. 39% (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven n/s/f 135kgf. o/s/f 89kgf (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven n/s/r 150kgf. o/s/r 91kgf (3.7.B.2)
Engine oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
heavy corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower bulk head out side prescribed area
heavy corrosion to o/s floor out side prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
heavy corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower bulk head out side prescribed area
heavy corrosion to o/s floor out side prescribed area
corrosion to off side floor pan not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s front floor rusted and holed
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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XNT 794K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 XNT 794K, 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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XNT 794K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.
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