MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion in front arches
slight corrosion in rear arches area of bumper hangers.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over gearbox (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake hose fouling inner wheel arch on lock.
Nearside Front track rod end castle nut split pin missing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight cracking (2.1.5)
front pads part worn
gearbox nose mounting bush worn
rear exhaust heatexchanger joints leaking slightly
some movement in both lower balljoints
crack in windscreen not obscuring vision of road
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear bumper insecure
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both rear engine side cover panels showing signs of corrosion
drivers seatbelt has been extended by an additional belt being bolted into the lower fixing section
heat exchange units showing signs of corrosion
offside front headlight surround panel showing signs of corrosion
spare wheel well shows signs of being repaired by glass fibre
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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E513 HCK is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 E513 HCK, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E513 HCK is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1987.
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