MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear lamps fading in colour
nearside rear axle seal leaking oil
slight play developing in steering box arm bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a)
both rear lamps fading in colour
nearside rear axle seal leaking oil
slight play developing in steering box arm bush
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leaking on back plate (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear passenger seat belt ancorage point insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear passenger seat belt ancorage insecure
oil leak from engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes needs cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front brake balance 23% brakes may req adjustment
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside rear brake drum slight oil contamination
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
n/s/r and o/s/r corners of floor pan corroiding
rear brakes may need attention soon
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
n/s/r and o/s/r corners of floor pan corroiding
rear brakes may need attention soon
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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FLY 554J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FLY 554J, 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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FLY 554J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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