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ExpiredMileage
17,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear wheel bearings possibly noisey
condensation inside o/s/r lamp assembly
oil leaks on engine - advise attention
play in steering box
vehicle leaning to o/s slightly
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both rear wheel bearings possibly noisey
n/s/f shock absorber leaking
oil leaks on engine
play in steering box
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f upper suspension ball joint
vehicle leaning slightly to o/s
n/s/f tyre worn down to minimum legal limit - requires replacing
slight play in n/s/f suspension top ball joint & dust boot cracking/perishing - advise to be replaced
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn down to minimum legal limit - requires replacing
slight play in n/s/f suspension top ball joint & dust boot cracking/perishing - advise to be replaced
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
offside front top ball joint dust cover starting to crack
rear tyres starting to crack
slight oil leak from engine
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front top ball joint dust cover starting to crack
rear tyres starting to crack
slight oil leak from engine
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front luggage compartment full
front seat rails worn and loose but not excessive
ns mirror loose
o/s/f top ball joint split
rear tyres side walls cracking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear tyres side walls cracking
o/s/f top ball joint split
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
brake performance just within legal limit
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
brake performance just within legal limit
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LTJ 682R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 LTJ 682R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LTJ 682R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1977.
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