MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r hub seal leaking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r hub seal leaking
Oil leak
Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
leak steering damper
o/s/r brake binding slightly
steering box worn
All brake pipes slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight crack in n/s/r tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
All brake pipes slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight crack in n/s/r tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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FHV 508J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FHV 508J, 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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FHV 508J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 1971.
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