MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested bind (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
oil leak
drivers seat frame is worn,l and has movement from wear and tear
os door has not catch
osr and osf tyres are perished
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced dipped beam is weak NS and OS (1.7.5a)
OS door has no catch bar
OSR and OSF tyres are perished
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
drivers seat frame is worn, and has movement from wear and tear
washers are misdirected
wipers do not come to rest at scuttle panel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front shock absorber lower bushes worn
offside front shock absorber weak
rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
spare tyre flat
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front shock absorber lower bushes worn
offside front shock absorber weak
rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
spare tyre flat
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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ABP 106L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 ABP 106L, 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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What year was ABP 106L registered?
ABP 106L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 1972.
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