MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system low to the ground
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system low to the ground
Front axle at offside corroded
Front panel corroded
both front brake back plates corroded
spare wheel carrier holed but not within a prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
both front brake back plates corroded
spare wheel carrier holed but not within a prescribed area
Vehicle has had various welding repairs and is heavily undersealed.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brakes backplates rusted
both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
off side front track rod end split pin missing
both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle body heavily corroded
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DLX 605J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 DLX 605J, 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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DLX 605J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 1971.
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