MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
oil around offside rear hub
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
could not check offside front wheel bearing due too binding brake
oil around offside rear hub
oil around rear brake back plates brakes good
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
oil around rear brake back plates brakes good
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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KWR 653J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KWR 653J, 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 KWR 653J registered?
KWR 653J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1971.
Is KWR 653J safe to buy?
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