MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
bonnet doesn't latch in a secure position
nearside front top shock absorber bush split
side to side movement on drivers and passengers seats
slight roughness from both front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
vehicle body showing signs of corrosion to the nearside rear and the offside rear above the axle
corrosion above rear axle offside and nearside rear
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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YVW 315L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YVW 315L, 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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What year was YVW 315L registered?
YVW 315L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 1973.
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