MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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AKE 542K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AKE 542K, 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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AKE 542K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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