MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle under sealed
Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle under sealed
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle repaired in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
vehicle weld repaired in many places
general corrosion welding repairs all over chassis
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts securing arm to axle do not go right through securing nuts, likely to come loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general corrosion welding repairs all over chassis
both headlamps appear dim
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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HXF 555J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 HXF 555J, 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 HXF 555J registered?
HXF 555J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is HXF 555J safe to buy?
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