MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside door mirror loose
slight wear and lift in steering joints
surface rusting on underside components and pipework
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside door mirror loose
slight wear and lift in steering joints
surface rusting on underside components and pipework
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front nearside footwell inside of car ruty not within 12 inches of steering suspension or brake components
nearside door mirror loose
outer floor rail rusty nearside front not within 12 inches as above
slight wear and lift in steering joints
surface rusting on underside and metal pipework
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MPU 695J 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 40%.
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 MPU 695J, 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 MPU 695J registered?
MPU 695J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 1971.
Is MPU 695J safe to buy?
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