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22,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Floor corroded
Offside Rear Floor corroded
Offside Rear inner arch corroding
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working cleared pipework (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight play in steering box
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
slight imbalance on front brakes
some corrosion on front axle
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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DUK 99J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DUK 99J, 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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DUK 99J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 1971.
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