MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension & underbody patch welded
FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT PATCH WELDED
UNDER BODY PATCH WELDED
underbody & suspension patch welded
floor pan & mountings patch welded
front suspension unit patch welded
n/s/f tyre tread low
welded patches on front suspension
o/s/r CV boot weeping
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
extensive welded repairs to floor/body and front axle
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
extensive welded repairs to floor/body and front axle
extensive welding repairs to front axle
front brake balance close to limit,24% max=25%
light marks in windscreen
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
extensive welding repairs to front axle
front brake balance close to limit,24% max=25%
light marks in windscreen
several areas of underside corrodeing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BLG 418K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BLG 418K, 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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BLG 418K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.
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