MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,589 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper not connected (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
cant open hood to check front mount tops
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
cant open hood to check front mount tops
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front bumper arms pertruding
heverly welded/and under sealed
no rear belts not fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front bumper arms pertruding
heverly welded/and under sealed
no rear belts not fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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ADP 718K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 ADP 718K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ADP 718K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1971.
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