MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing One portion of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing One portion of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HBJ 577J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HBJ 577J, 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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What year was HBJ 577J registered?
HBJ 577J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1971.
Is HBJ 577J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBJ 577J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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