MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f brake slight binding
o/s/f hub lower suspension bush/pin has slight play
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/f bottom suspension bush/linkage has slight play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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CSJ 766 is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 CSJ 766, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CSJ 766 registered?
CSJ 766 is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is CSJ 766 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CSJ 766 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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