MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perrished to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front seat rails worn
welding repairs prior to mot painted & undersealed
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front seat rails worn
welding repairs prior to mot painted & undersealed
front seat rails worn
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
bulkhead corroded
front axle mounts corroded
front inner wings to body corroded
poor weld repaires to front of vehicle but not within a perscribed area
weld repaires done prior to mot test and covered with underseal and hammerite
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
bulkhead corroded
front axle mounts corroded
front inner wings to body corroded
front seat rails worn
poor weld repaires to front of vehicle but not within a perscribed area
weld repaires done prior to mot test and covered with underseal and hammerite
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front seat rails are worn and seats have slight play on the rails
bulkhead corroded
front axle mounts corroded
front inner wings to body corroded
poor weld repair to front of vehicle ... not within a perscribed area
suspect siezed torsion bar end bearing and unable to inspect due to shock absorber siezed
unable to fully inspect rear inner wheel arches due to hamerite appyied
weld repairs done prior to mot test and covered in hamerite
Corrosion generally to underside Welded repairs all around the vehicle Wiring in poor condition (poor earths and conections)
Wiper linkages worn and loose
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
battery insecure
corrosion on rear lower corners
front brake hoses perrished
play in front seat runners
steering column coupling worn
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
battery insecure
front brake hoses perrished
play in front seat runners
steering column coupling worn
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XUR 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 XUR 969K, 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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XUR 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1972.
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