MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside sill corroded, not structual
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to all inner wheel arch areas
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
spare wheel carrier (underside) corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area corroded.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to n/s outer sill and jacking point , non structual.
n/s headlamp area corroded.
spare wheel carrier corroded.
corrosion to both front jacking point areas
corrosion to nearside front headlamp area
general vehicle corrosion
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL and over 10yrs old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All tyres over 10yrs old.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
door steps corroded
rust & corrosion in various places
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating run out (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
door steps corroded
rust & corrosion in various places
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside step corroded
Offside Front floor pan corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
corrosion to front spare wheel area
rear tyre(s) perished
Corrosion to front body work (spare wheel area)
Front and rear brakes juddering sightly
Nearside Step corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Corrosion to front body work (spare wheel area)
Front and rear brakes juddering sightly
Nearside Step corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Near side step corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Near side step corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s front floor corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s front floor corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front bumper mounts area slight corrosion
front wipers smeary
engine and gearbox oil stained
play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)
rear antiroll bar link arm bushes worn(strong advise)
slight play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)
underside corrosion evident
very slight play in rear wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
engine and gearbox oil stained
front wipers smeary
play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)
rear antiroll bar link arm bushes worn(strong advise)
slight play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)
underside corrosion evident
very slight play in rear wheel bearings
Car made before date of reg, rear fog light not fitted as standard
Engine mounts worn
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate slightly insecure
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Weight for this car should be approx 1000kg. VT 40 says 1350kg
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine mounts worn
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate slightly insecure
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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 requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate insecure.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres, side walls slightly perished.
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B887 XOW is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 B887 XOW, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B887 XOW is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1984.
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