MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,822 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release (5.2.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
front under tray coroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release (5.2.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
front under tray coroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
hand brake travel high but not to end of travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
osf brake flexi slightly twisted
osr outer sill poorley repaird †
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osf brake flexi slightly twisted
osr outer sill poorley repaird †
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJJ 705L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 MJJ 705L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MJJ 705L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 1972.
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