MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front bumper insecure o/s
n/s/r tyre perished
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front bumper insecure on o/s mounting
fuel tank cap seal starting to deteriorate
n/s/r tyre perished
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EPK 307J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EPK 307J, 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 EPK 307J registered?
EPK 307J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1971.
Is EPK 307J safe to buy?
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