MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Underside has slight corrosion
underside has slight corrosion
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
brake pedal feels spongy
minor exhaust leaks
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f lowers (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal feels spongy
minor exhaust leaks
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal travel not excessive
offside headlamp has a slightly reduced pattern
slight play in steering box arm
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal travel not excessive
offside headlamp has a slightly reduced pattern
slight play in steering box arm
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine charge light on constantly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
engine charge light on constantly
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to most of the floor
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion to most of the floor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside stepping board insecure
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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ACU 422L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 ACU 422L, 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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ACU 422L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 1972.
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