MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front flexi hoses age cracking
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
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FMW 77J is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 FMW 77J, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FMW 77J is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 1994.
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