MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear N/S O/S Rear tyres starting to perish.
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
General corrosion to underside of body
N/S & O/S Rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
4X Body securing bolts missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion forming on body in places
Both rear wheel bearings slight play
Steering box slight play
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FNN 374J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 FNN 374J, 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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FNN 374J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1971.
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