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ExpiredMileage
44,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle but not holed at present
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle but not holed at present
corrosion on under side of vehilce but not to excess at present
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
All brake flex pipes have been modified to braded pipes.
All front and rear suspension has been lower and bump stops not fitted.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside and offside perscribe areas on the rear torqe bar tube have had extensive weld repairs inside back seat areas which will require regular checks due to the importance of these areas.
Nearside and offside total floor areas have all had extensive welding and will require monitoring.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension lacks any real progression due to hieght modifications.
All brake flex pipes have been modified to braded pipes.
All front and rear suspension has been lower and bump stops not fitted.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside and offside perscribe areas on the rear torqe bar tube have had extensive weld repairs inside back seat areas which will require regular checks due to the importance of these areas.
Nearside and offside total floor areas have all had extensive welding and will require monitoring.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension lacks any real progression due to hieght modifications.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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BNJ 247K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BNJ 247K, 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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BNJ 247K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.
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