MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,055 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear torsion arm rubber bush deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat belt is to short
extensive plated repairs
fuel filler cap is cracked
service brake could do with attention 50%
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure play and top nut loose (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Fuel tank leaking area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear torsion arm rubber bush deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat belt is to short
extensive plated repairs
fuel filler cap is cracked
service brake could do with attention 50%
strong petrol smell
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EVB 797J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc 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 EVB 797J, 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 EVB 797J registered?
EVB 797J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1971.
Is EVB 797J safe to buy?
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