MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
one seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s track rod end rubbers starting to split
oil leak on engine
slight play in both rear wheel beaerings
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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APX 286L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 APX 286L, 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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APX 286L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 1972.
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