MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
under body corroding
Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
nearside front floor corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front floor corroded
Both front tyres very perished and cracked, replacement advised.
Main beam warning light not working.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to underseal coating.
Vehicle has had extensive welded repairs.
Both front tyres very perished and cracked, replacement advised.
Main beam warning light not working.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to underseal coating.
Vehicle has had extensive welded repairs.
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres very perished and cracked, replacement advised.
Main beam warning light not working.
Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to underseal coating.
Vehicle has had extensive welded repairs.
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JBY 663J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 JBY 663J, 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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JBY 663J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1971.
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