MOT Status
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36,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
f/o/s & r/o/s tyres perishing
f/n/s inner wing under wing corroding
f/o/s door pillar corroding [lower hinge mounting]
r/n/s inner wing under wing corroding
r/o/s floor corroding
r/o/s inner wing under wing corroding
slight bind r/n/s brake
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
f/n/s inner wing under wing corroding
f/o/s door pillar corroding [lower hinge mounting]
r/n/s foot & handbrake will require attention shortly
r/n/s inner wing under wing corroding
r/o/s floor corroding
slight bind in both rear brakes
slight oil leak
slight play in f/o/s wheel bearing & slightly noisey
front rear floors ex repaired
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
no main beam warning light
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f floor panel starting to corror
slight wear o/s/f wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f floor panel starting to corror
slight wear o/s/f wheel bearing
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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EDM 176J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 EDM 176J, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EDM 176J?
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What year was EDM 176J registered?
EDM 176J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 1971.
Is EDM 176J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDM 176J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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