MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
suspension lowered
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear reflector missing x2 (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
suspension lowered
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
suspension lowered
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
suspension lowered
Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inside vehicle (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inside vehicle (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
superficial cracking of tyresx4
suspension lowered
Front lower door pillars need attention soon
Nearside wiper needs attention soon
Offside Front indicator needs attention soon
door check straps missing
oil leak
steerinr lock-lock needs attention soon
suspension lowered
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead panel (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front lower door pillars need attention soon
Nearside wiper needs attention soon
Offside Front indicator needs attention soon
door check straps missing
steerinr lock-lock needs attention soon
suspension lowered
door check straps missing
lower front door pillars need attention soon
lowered suspension
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
door check straps missing
lower front door pillars need attention soon
lowered suspension
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
door check straps missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
indicater switch needs attention soon
lowered suspension
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
lowered suspension
steering lock-lock needs attention soon
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
headlight dip switch needs attention
high beam tell-tale light works on dip beam
outer sills corroded
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door check straps missing
high beam tell-tale light works on dip beam
outer sills corroded
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
uder vehicle heaverly welded lots of undersill
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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JLH 446K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 JLH 446K, 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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JLH 446K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 1971.
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