MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch badly corroded & holed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Rubbing slightly on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front inner wing + o/s/f holed
front brake pipes starting to rust
fuel cap seal perrishing
vehicle generally rusty underneath
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front inner wing + o/s/f holed
front brake pipes starting to rust
fuel cap seal perrishing
vehicle generally rusty underneath
Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 o/o. offside low. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perrishing
handbrake button missing but still operating
n/s/r brake pipe starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perrishing
handbrake button missing but still operates
slight play in o/s/f hub assemly
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
freeplay in steering felt at wheel
nearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
slight tightness in steering on right lock
steering damper mounting bush heavily worn
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
freeplay in steering felt at wheel
nearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front wiper smeering slightly
steering damper mounting bush heavily worn
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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HMT 143J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 HMT 143J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HMT 143J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 1990.
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