MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail near exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front tyres are cracking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel slightly binding
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres are cracking
nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded
underside slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded
nearside and offside side sill corroded
oil leak
under side heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced x2 (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded
nearside and offside side sill corroded
oil leak
under side heavily under sealed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front tyres perished
nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded
nearside and offside sill corroded
under side heavily under sealed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear inner wheel arch coroded
nearside sill coroded
offside front bumper mount coroded
offside sill coroded
oil leak at nearside rear wheel
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills
o/s and n/s outer sills corroded
oil leak from n/s/r
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s outer sills corroded
oil leak from n/s/r
h.c. readings high.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s and n/s sills corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight leak n/s/r axle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight leak n/s/r axle
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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A686 TNO is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 A686 TNO, 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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A686 TNO is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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