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ExpiredMileage
77,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine near exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
underside of vehicle corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn tone poor
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Throttle pedal missing
Washer aim requires adjustment
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Slight play at steering box
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Slight play at steering box
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion in nearside front adjacent to upper suspension mounting
corrosion on nearside rear bodywork adjacent to bumper mounting (not within 300mm of critical components)
loose/insecure wiring in front compartment (this will become a 'fail' item later in the year)
screen wiper arm pivots stiff
secondary switch fitted to operate horn (main switch not working)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion in nearside front adjacent to upper suspension mounting
corrosion on nearside rear bodywork adjacent to bumper mounting (not within 300mm of critical components)
loose/insecure wiring in front compartment (this will become a 'fail' item later in the year)
screen wiper arm pivots stiff
secondary switch fitted to operate horn (main switch not working)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leaking from nearsdide rear halfshaft seal into brake drum
General underbody corrosion and poor quality previous welding repairs
Oil leak
Oil leaking from nearside rear half shaft seal into brake drum
General underbody corrosion and poor quality previous welding repairs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leaking from nearside rear half shaft seal into brake drum
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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PFY 475J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PFY 475J, 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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PFY 475J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1971.
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