MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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bonnet damaged
front number plate slightly deteriorated
mot welding only just meets minimum requirements, recommend further attention
slight play in steering box
vehicle has front end damage
welding coated in underseal restricting full view
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
vehicle has front end damage
bonnet damaged
front number plate slightly deteriorated
nearside tie rod slight damage
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet damaged
drivers seat runners worn
nearside front of vehicle body damage,, recommend attention
nearside front tyre, whitwall deteriorated
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
sheet metal plates welded in various places all other vehicle, covered in thick sealer unabl;e to check
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MWC 258J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc 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 MWC 258J, 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 MWC 258J registered?
MWC 258J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1971.
Is MWC 258J safe to buy?
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