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MNO 609J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,859 mi
Last recorded30,859 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNO 609J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 30,859 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering box arm has play

Fail 16 May 2017 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering box arm has play

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,533 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 271,735 miles

004 Nearside rear lower shock obsorber has a slightly worn bush

Advice exhaust noisy

Advice floor and rear bulkhead modifcations do not seem to have welding on them? Under car no full band of weld seen.

Exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside front lower torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside rear lower shock obsorber has a slightly worn bush

Fail 16 Dec 2014 21,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise exhaust noisy

asdvise floor and rear bulkhead modifcations do not seem to have welding on them ? under car no full band of weld seen

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MNO 609J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MNO 609J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MNO 609J?

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What year was MNO 609J registered?

MNO 609J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is MNO 609J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNO 609J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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