MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
horn wiring twisting around steering column
Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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BJA 478K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 BJA 478K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BJA 478K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.
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