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4,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Exhaust nut missing (manifold)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Front Both indicators difficult to see when headlamp are in use
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Both indicators difficult to see when headlamp are in use
Fuel cap seal perished
both front indicators are not clearly visible when headlights are in operation
both front suspension top mounts have slight play
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
both front indicators are not clearly visible when headlights are in operation
both front suspension top mounts have slight play
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ADV 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ADV 813L, 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 ADV 813L registered?
ADV 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1972.
Is ADV 813L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ADV 813L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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