MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,312 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
can not open (front) bonnet
BOTH side steps slightly loose
Corrosion present various areas
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
BOTH side steps slightly loose
Corrosion present various areas
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ALL underside of vehicle heavily under sealed
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front bumper loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front bumper loose
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
clutch slipping
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all floor pan as slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all floor pan as slight corrosion
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
dash warning light on constant
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ONU 788J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 ONU 788J, 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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ONU 788J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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