MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on base of n/s front wing to running board
corrosion at base of n/s front wing to running board
corrosion at base of n/s front wing to running board
fuel pipe to engine rusty
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
heavey under seal over chassis and brake pipes
slight oil leak rear hub seal area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
heavey under seal over chassis and brake pipes
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front spare wheel floor area rusted
slight play in front suspension arms
steering coulping rubber poor
underbody well covered in underseal .
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front spare wheel floor area rusted
slight play in front suspension arms
steering coulping rubber poor
underbody well covered in underseal .
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CAC 879J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 CAC 879J, 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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CAC 879J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1971.
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