MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
nearside rear axle seal
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear axle seal
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
SLIGHT CORROSION TO NEARSIDE CENTRE SILL PANEL
SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT SILL PANEL
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OT THE VEHICLE JACKING POINT
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
SLIGHT CORROSION TO NEARSIDE CENTRE SILL PANEL
SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT SILL PANEL
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OT THE VEHICLE JACKING POINT
ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE.
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUT OF SHEPE
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DLT 995J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DLT 995J, 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 DLT 995J registered?
DLT 995J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 1971.
Is DLT 995J safe to buy?
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