MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
front seats slight play at runners both
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EYT 194J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EYT 194J, 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 EYT 194J registered?
EYT 194J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1971.
Is EYT 194J safe to buy?
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