MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine earth strap deteriorated
Front panel corroded and holed
Fuel pipes corroded
N/S front corrosion between body and floorplan
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S front corrosion between body and floorplan
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pipe between brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder slightly deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine earth strap deteriorated
Front panel corroded
Front panel corroded and holed
Fuel pipes corroded
N/S front corrosion between body and floorplan
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S front corrosion between body and floorplan
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pipe between brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder slightly deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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HAB 533J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HAB 533J, 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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HAB 533J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1971.
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