MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance travel handbrake lever
all tyres, close to wheel arches
front tyres, 175/60/15,,, rear tyres 185/60/15
o/s and n/s headlamp lens, tape on lens
suspension height very low
washer/wiper switch/knob in poor condition
Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction postition of wiper parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel hose chafing fuel hose rubbing steering colomn,, recommend attention (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative o/s (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on steering track rod on lock,, recommend attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on steering track rod on lock,, recommend attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance travel handbrake lever
front tyres, 175/60/15,,, rear tyres 185/60/15
suspension height very low
washer/wiper switch/knob in poor condition
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DLW 128J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DLW 128J, 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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DLW 128J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1971.
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