MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol fumes in car
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol fumes in car
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise
rear brake imbalance close to fail
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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ATA 194L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 ATA 194L, 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 ATA 194L registered?
ATA 194L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1972.
Is ATA 194L safe to buy?
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