MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
service brake reserve could be improved
some wear in front seat runners
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
some wear in front seat runners
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
some wear in front seat runners
service brake reserve could be improved
corrosion becoming present o/s front sill
service brake reserve could be improved
corrosion on spare wheel well
n/s front brake hose ferrel deteriorating
service brake reserve could be improved
corrosion present spare wheel carrier and rear bumper mounting
service brake reserve could be improved.
some free play in steering box
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion present spare wheel carrier and rear bumper mounting
service brake reserve could be improved.
some free play in steering box
corrossion around spare wheel carrier.
service brake reserve could be improved.
Oil leak
Some slight freeplay in front upper & lower suspension joints
Some slight freeplay in wiper linkage
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Some slight freeplay in front upper & lower suspension joints
Some slight freeplay in wiper linkage
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/S Headlamp intensity could be improved
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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MWC 262J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 262J, 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 262J registered?
MWC 262J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1971.
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