MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3x body securing bolts at nearside front loose
nearside front floor pan holed
panel below spare wheel corroded
body fixing bolt at n/s/f loose
n/s/f tyre perished
screw in n/s/r tyre
spare wheel well corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
body fixing bolt at n/s/f loose
n/s/f tyre perished
screw in n/s/r tyre
spare wheel well corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
3 slack bolts underneath
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MYJ 874J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MYJ 874J, 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 MYJ 874J registered?
MYJ 874J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 1971.
Is MYJ 874J safe to buy?
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