MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive recommend attention ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
o/s/f upper suspension ball joint dust cover perished
speedo cable rubbing steering rod
vehicle general condition is "Very Good" for age
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer, o/s slight deterioration (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f wheel bearing, very slight noise on rotation
speedo cable, close to steering rod
vehicle in" absolutely excellent" condition for age
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise, check speedo cable route, touching steering rod
exhaust silencer, signs of very slight deterioration, o/s
n/s/f wheel bearing, very slight noise on rotation
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front washers slightly weak in operation, recommend check
offside front wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,
slight wear/play in steering box
vehicle in "Excellent" condition
very slight pull to offside,, recommend check
Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull to offside under braking (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,
slight wear/play in steering box
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect
offside rear brake back plate slight oil mist
vehicle in "very good" condition
offside front wheel bearing very slight noise on rotation
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
minor oil leak, engine ?
vehicle in "very good" condition
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JLF 725K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 JLF 725K, 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 JLF 725K registered?
JLF 725K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1971.
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