MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,862 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
steering box has slight play
nearside rear sub frame rusty
offside floor to sill rusty
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nearside rear sub frame rusty
offside floor to sill rusty
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
both rear tyres perished
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
underside rusted and repaired on and near perscribed areas
welded repairs and underside coated in under seal / protection heavy applyed in areas
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
underside has corrosion,repairs,weather proofing and weak points on the structure,seams and prescribed areas
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underside has corrosion,repairs,weather proofing and weak points on the structure ,seams and prescribed areas
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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MDY 104J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 MDY 104J, 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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MDY 104J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 1971.
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