MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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A497 UVV is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 A497 UVV, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A497 UVV is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 1983.
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