MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
o/s/f/ tyre cracked in tread
rear brake pipe is coroaded
general under body corrosion.....
n/s/r brake drum back plate damp , advise brake inspection.....
o/s/f tyre tread on limit , advise replacement....
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed
slight play in steering box
spare tyre well corroded
corrosion and repairs to boot floor
front shocker bushes perished
inbalance in rear brakes
nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 road wheels tyres splitting on outer side walls
corrosion +hole 34cm away from body mount
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 road wheels tyres splitting on outer side walls
corrosion +hole 34cm away from body mount
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear bumper suports coroding+hold
o/s/ idler arm slight play
o/s/f/ wheel arch dented
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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EPJ 198J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EPJ 198J, 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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EPJ 198J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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