MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion parts of the vehicle
parts of vehicle undersealed
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion parts of the vehicle
parts of vehicle undersealed
Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively broken (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to floor near to front of raer sub frasme mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight corrosion to O/S rear Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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BAC 987J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 BAC 987J, 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 BAC 987J registered?
BAC 987J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1971.
Is BAC 987J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAC 987J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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