MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f top ball joint slightly unseated
slight oil weap from o/s/r axle seal
slight play in lower steering coloum
slight play in n/s upper ball joint
vehicle structure slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
o/s/f top ball joint slightly unseated
slight oil weap from o/s/r axle seal
slight play in lower steering coloum
slight play in n/s upper ball joint
vehicle structure slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside wiper rubber split
sealer and underseal around bulkhead
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
slight play steering box pinion
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CNX 987J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 CNX 987J, 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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What year was CNX 987J registered?
CNX 987J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1971.
Is CNX 987J safe to buy?
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