MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both headlights masks fitted
offside and nearside strengthening chassis under front corroded
offside rear floor area corroded
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside dip beam poor pattern
offside and nearside strengthening chassis under front corroded
offside rear floor area corroded
Extensive under body chassis repairs, strength unknown
Offside centre floor brace corroded
Rear service brake slightly imbalanced, offside lower effort
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Extensive welding/repairs to underside of body
Nearside of rear bumper insecure
Offside front brake disc slightly pitted
Offside front brake juddering slightly
Rear service brake slightly imbalanced
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Extensive structural repairs to front suspension body area, strength unknown
Surface corrosion on outside surface of both front brake discs
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Extensive structural repairs to front suspension body area, strength unknown
Surface corrosion on outside surface of both front brake discs
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy corrosion and extensive repairs to all inner wheel arches and floors and heater channels inside vehicle
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MWV 26J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 MWV 26J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MWV 26J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 1989.
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