MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Main bonnet catch missing (6.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing at track control arm... Corroded away (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner wheel arch to bulkhead areas (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner wheel arch and sill area corroded and partially missing (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Main beam tell tale inoperative
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Through inspection holes (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BAA 503J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BAA 503J, 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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BAA 503J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1971.
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