MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODID AT REAR
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODID AT REAR
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in n/s/f upper track rod
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight movement in front suspension
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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FUY 806J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FUY 806J, 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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FUY 806J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 1971.
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