MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,222 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front chassis crossmember starting to corrode
many welding repairs under car
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front chassis crossmember starting to corrode
many welding repairs under car
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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EVB 845J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EVB 845J, 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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How do I check the history of EVB 845J?
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What year was EVB 845J registered?
EVB 845J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is EVB 845J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EVB 845J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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