MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to nsf chasis just outside 30 cm of seat mounting point
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to nsf chasis just outside 30 cm of seat mounting point
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
exhaust is lightly noisy
nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded and may need attention soon
slight oil dampness fron nearside rear hub oil seal area
some corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheelarch / valance areas but not in any prescribed areas
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
exhaust is lightly noisy
nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded and may need attention soon
slight oil dampness fron nearside rear hub oil seal area
some corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheelarch / valance areas but not in any prescribed areas
horn is slightly quiet
nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes are slightly worn
nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link guide bushes are slightly worn
rear wheels protrude slightly from wheel arches
welding repairs have been made to underbody and heavily undersealed (parts may need further attention in the future)
both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn
both rear roadwheels protrude slightly from rear wheel arches
corrosion to outer vehicle body in places
front bumper is slightly insecure
vehicle has had major welding repairs carried out and has been undersealed heavily
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn
both rear roadwheels protrude slightly from rear wheel arches
corrosion to outer vehicle body in places
front bumper is slightly insecure
vehicle has had major welding repairs carried out and has been undersealed heavily
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both doors have slight rust along the lower edge
Front bumper insecure
NOTE - Failures on the chassis rust are in more than one area.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
No Drivers door lock.
Oil leak
Rust around bottom of spare wheel carrier
Rust starting around boot latch
Slight rust around front bumper mounting.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rust on both running boards, causing o/s to start to become insecure.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
o/s/f inner sill corroded & holed. †all tyres perishing. †o/s head light chrome surround broke. †o/s/r,n/s/r & front to rear brake pipes corroding.
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LEH 447P is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 LEH 447P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LEH 447P is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1975.
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