MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body of vehicle is heavily wax oiled front to back
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody is heavily wax oiled front and back unable to view some components
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to tail of chassis corroded and flaking (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Underbody heavily wax oiled front to back of vehicle
Cracking to all front grease dust covers weeping grease
Light corrosion to front chassis and steering components
Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Under body is heavily wax oiled unable to view some components
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey
stone chip in windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective AFFECTED BY ANOTHER LAMP (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective AFFCETED BY ANOTHER LAMP (4.2.1 (b))
AGE CRACKING TO GREASE COVERS AT FRONT.
SIGNS OF LIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT CHASSIS & STEERING PARTS.
Nearside rear chassis starting to corrode and flaking solid at time of test
Underbody is heavily wax oiled with sealer unable to view some components clearly
EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO BOOT & REAR ENGINE COVER LOCKS/SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT/NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG HAS CORROSION & EARLY SEPERATION .
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE UPPER BALL JOINT /NEARSIDE REAR ENGINE BAY CHASSIS LEG IS CORRODING BUT SOLID AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Slight play in offside front upper ball joint
Underbody of vehicle is heavily wax oil / rear engine cover catch area is corroding
Both rear brake flexy pipes starting to crack / ferrals corroded
Corrosion to rear of chassis starting to seperate
In parts of body work corrosion is age related not holed
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play on lock to lock on steering box
Underbody of vehicle is heavily wax oiled
Both rear brake hose ferrules are showing signs of corrosion / Both rear inner wheel arch to chassis (rear) stowing signs of corrosion / Both rear wheel bearings are slightly rought on rotation
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear seat back showing signs of in security / Slight chip to zone 'b' of windscreen / Slight play in steering box / Both front tyres have slight age related cracking
Vehicle underbody is fully undersealed restricting checks to body and brake pipes etc
Horn has a intermitant fault / Front spare wheel well corroding / Nearside front tyre has age related cracking / Vehicle has been heavily wax oiled / Slight corrosion to offside rear of chassis /
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Horn has a intermitant fault / Front spare wheel well corroding / Nearside front tyre has age related cracking / Vehicle has been heavily wax oiled / Slight corrosion to offside rear of chassis /
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
/ Offside rear chassis near to jacking point has early signs of corrosion
Note: Car is heavily undersealed, appears solid at time of test
Rear seat check strap showing signs of wear / Offside front tyre has age related cracking (cords not expossed) / Both front shock absober top mount bushes have age related cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
/ Offside rear chassis near to jacking point has early signs of corrosion
Note: Car is heavily undersealed, appears solid at time of test
Rear seat check strap showing signs of wear / Offside front tyre has age related cracking (cords not expossed) / Both front shock absober top mount bushes have age related cracking
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODING
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO SPARE WHEEL CARRIER/REAR BRAKE INSPECTION ADVISED IN FUTURE
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
EARLY SIGNS OF CRACKING TO BOTH REAR TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS/OFFSIDE REAR LENS IS FADING/ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE EARLY SIGNS OF CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALLS
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
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A785 NDB is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 A785 NDB, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A785 NDB is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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