MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
movement in offside front upper suspension arm
no passenger seats fitted at time of test
no windscreen fitted at time of test
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
movement in offside front upper suspension arm
no passenger seats fitted at time of test
no windscreen fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats not fitted at time of test
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PFK 447J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 PFK 447J, 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 PFK 447J registered?
PFK 447J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1971.
Is PFK 447J safe to buy?
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