MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle has sl. surface corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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EPH 617J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 EPH 617J, 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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EPH 617J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 1971.
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