MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle lowered on suspension
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front beam (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers missing Both front (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front beam (5.3.3 (c) (i))
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Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advise vehicle needs tracking
Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Underbody heavily undersealed
o/s front spare wheel well corrode
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EMO 87K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 EMO 87K, 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 EMO 87K registered?
EMO 87K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1971.
Is EMO 87K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EMO 87K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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