MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,672 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake application uneven but not considered excessive
minor oil leak dripping onto exhaust system
front service brake application slightly uneven
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside head lamp angle, slightly affecting the beam image.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside head lamp angle, slightly affecting the beam image.
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
slight play in steering box. brake pipes getting rusty.floors and chassis members have had many repairs in 30cm. areas
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APM 715J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 APM 715J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was APM 715J registered?
APM 715J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 1971.
Is APM 715J safe to buy?
The MOT history for APM 715J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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