MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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extensive repairs to underside of vehicle by welding & heavily under sealed
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet wiring & relays (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
extensive repairs to underside of vehicle by welding & heavily under sealed
extensive welding been carried out all over the underside
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
extensive welding been carried out all over the underside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
alot off corrosion on the inside off vehicle
alot off underseal used all over vehicle
lots of corrosion on underside especialy around the rear
massive amouts of welded repair patched all over the vehicle
steering box seems to need adjustment or repair vertical movement on output shaft
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
lots of corrosion on underside especialy around the rear
massive amouts of welded repair patched all over the vehicle
steering box seems to need adjustment or repair vertical movement on output shaft
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
back plate corroded on offside rear
corroded around rear anti roll bar pivots
front brakes unbalanced by 12%
lots of surface corrosion on floor p[an and chassis
massive amount of welded repair patches
no mirrir on nearside
rear seat back never fitted with locking devise
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
back plate corroded on offside rear
battery insecure
corroded around rear anti roll bar pivots
lots of surface corrosion on floor p[an and chassis
massive amount of welded repair patches
no mirrir on nearside
rear seat back never fitted with locking devise
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
anti-roll bar wearing through arm on offside
horn button not self returning
lot of corrosion on chassis etc and many repairs
metal ferrules on front flexi brake hoses corroded
no nearside mirror
rear brake back plates corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
anti-roll bar wearing through arm on offside
horn button not self returning
lot of corrosion on chassis etc and many repairs
metal ferrules on front flexi brake hoses corroded
no nearside mirror
rear brake back plates corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
numerous underbody welded repairs
Centre Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
lots of repairs to floor pan and wheel arches
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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JWE 417J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JWE 417J, 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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JWE 417J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 1971.
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