MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper ball joint rubber perished slightly
Oil leak ()
brake pedal rubber worn
slight play in steering box shaft
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
oil switch leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
oil switch leaking
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front anit roll bar bushes slighty perished
offside front headlight housing is slighty corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rubber fuel hose conecting metal pipe from chassis to fuel filter and from fuel filter to metal pipe to engine very badly perished but not leaking.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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DNY 334J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DNY 334J, 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 DNY 334J registered?
DNY 334J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 1971.
Is DNY 334J safe to buy?
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