MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion inside fuel tank.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear heat exchangers both insecure, lose and corroded.
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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Top MOT Failure Points
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8459 PE is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 8459 PE, 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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8459 PE is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is 8459 PE safe to buy?
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