MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded off master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
all steering and suspension components corroded
vehicle has been under sealed
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s+o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded off master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all steering and suspension components corroded
vehicle has been under sealed
oil leak, flexy ferrules rusty, multi weld repair, o/s rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak, flexy ferrules rusty, multi weld repair, o/s rear tyre cracking
as issued with previous vt 30
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak, multi weldig repair, front axle beam, suspension components rusty, rear flexys, seat belt upper mounts, floors and sill edges
suspension components rusty,multi welding repairs,
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to rear
many welding repairs under taken and under side painted
minor n/s front wheel bearing noise
rear brakes imbalanced
surface corrosion to suspension components
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ATG 685H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 ATG 685H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ATG 685H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1970.
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