MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to o/s/r sill. Corrosion to n/s/r sill and end cap.
DAMAGE AND CORROSION TO ALL X4 WINGS
Front seat guide runner bushings worn/missing causing seats to rock, advise replacement.
Front suspension close to bump stops.
HEAVY CORROSION TO N/S HEADLAMP SURROUND
STEERING BOX WORN AND HAS PLAY
Emissions not tested VEHCILE STALLS (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working electric pump in bottle not working ? (3.5 (a))
DAMAGE AND CORROSION TO ALL X4 WINGS
FRONT SUSPENSION HAS NO TRAVEL, SHOCKS HAVE BOTTOMED OUT AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEAR END OF TRAVEL, ADVISE ADJUSTERS RAISING AND SHORTER SHOCKS.
Front seat guide runner bushings worn/missing causing seats to rock, advise replacement.
HEAVY CORROSION TO N/S HEADLAMP SURROUND
N/S/R SILL AND CAP AND N/S MID SILL HOLED.
STEERING BOX WORN AND HAS PLAY
advise better routing/support of fuel hose and filter from pump to carb
both seat belts have minor frays
buffer on o/s/f flexi to stop hose rubbing on shock
carb. missing x1 vac blank
fan belt to tight
front headlamps may need re-adjustment when suspension settled
seat guide runner bushes worn
some play in o/s/f upper ball joint
steering damper weaping
will require all brakes to be re-adjusted in approx 300 miles
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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OUJ 559R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 OUJ 559R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OUJ 559R registered?
OUJ 559R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is OUJ 559R safe to buy?
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