MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front and off side rear tyres wearing on inside edge
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has play on lock but within prescribed limits
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Centre Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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RAV 653J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 RAV 653J, 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 RAV 653J registered?
RAV 653J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 1971.
Is RAV 653J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RAV 653J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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