MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some wear in front seat runners
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
some wear in front seat runners
some wear in front seat runners
some wear in seat runners
Some wear in front seat runners
front seat runners worn
some wear in front seat runners
front seat runners worn
some wear in front seat runners
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
front seat runners worn
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight exhaust leak
some wear/play in front seat runners
slight exhaust leak
some wear/play in front seat runners
brake hose ferrells deteriorating
some wear/play in front seat mountings
exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly.
engine misfiring.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine misfiring.
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
headlamp beams could be improved.
noise from engine suspect head gasket.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
headlamp beams could be improved.
n/s seat belt retractor lazy.
noise from engine suspect head gasket.
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering/suspension joint dust covers split
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APV 371L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 APV 371L, 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 APV 371L registered?
APV 371L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.
Is APV 371L safe to buy?
The MOT history for APV 371L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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