MOT Status
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393 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch fulty (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in two places around macphurson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mounting for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
unable to test properly the offside inner arch because of cosmetic filler and underseal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
h/brake lever high
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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YYY 725M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 YYY 725M, 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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YYY 725M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.
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