MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan to heater channel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both running boards insecure.
Free play in steering box.
Front indicaters pale.
N/D/F Seat belt stitching frayed.
N/S Stop light pale.
Rear tyres worn.
Slight exhaust blow.
Slight front brake imbalance.
Travel at foot brake.
Battery cover missing.
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Battery cover missing.
Both running boards insecure.
Free play in steering box.
Front indicaters pale.
N/D/F Seat belt stitching frayed.
N/S Stop light pale.
Rear tyres worn.
Slight exhaust blow.
Slight front brake imbalance.
Travel at foot brake.
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Both running boards insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/s front floor/wheel arch area corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
O/S rear body corroded (plated on inside)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
free play steering box
spare wheel carrier damaged and corroded
Front indicaters pale.
Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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CWD 990J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 CWD 990J, 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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CWD 990J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1971.
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