MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered with grease/underseal (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner cv boot deteriorated slightly
vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner boot slightly deteriorated
vehicle heavily undersealed
wipers slightly deteriorated on ends
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner boot slightly deteriorated
vehicle heavily undersealed
wipers slightly deteriorated on ends
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
sills slightly corroded
Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
sills slightly corroded
slight corrosion to sills
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight corrosion to sills
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls
nearside rear brake shoes wearing low
slight corrosion forming on all metal brake pipes
slight exhaust rattles
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls
front brakes pull slightly to offside front
slight corrosion forming on all metal brake pipes
slight exhaust rattles
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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DLL 712J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 DLL 712J, 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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DLL 712J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1971.
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