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Nearside front steering has slight movement
Offside Front tyre poor
Offside front steering has slight movement
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre old advise to change (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shocks bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
front shock absorber bushes poor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front shock absorber bushes poor
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission onto rear shoes and tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside washer jet not providing water to the windscreen.
off side rear brake back plate slight dampness
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres 155 and rear tyres 165
n/s/r back plate contaminated
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
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BLJ 983K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 BLJ 983K, 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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BLJ 983K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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