MOT Status
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29,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General under body corrision
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
all four road wheels exposed
wipers poor
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all four road wheels exposed
wipers poor
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ALL WINGS/MUDGUARDS MISSING
FRONT +REAR BUMPERS MISSING
GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ALL WINGS/MUDGUARDS MISSING
FRONT +REAR BUMPERS MISSING
GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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HBJ 834J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HBJ 834J, 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 834J registered?
HBJ 834J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1971.
Is HBJ 834J safe to buy?
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