MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NSR trailing arm cover corroded
Oil leak ()
Play in lower steering column
Play in upper suspension arms
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NSR trailing arm cover corroded
Oil leak ()
Play in lower steering column
Play in upper suspension arms
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 88h (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
N/S/R tyre perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
O/S/R has a minor cut to the sidewall but does not reach/expose plys
Corrosion outside prescribed areas
Interior floor pan heavily undersealed
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
O/S/R tyre slight damage to tread
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under side heavily undersealed
Corrosion outside prescribed areas
Interior floor pan heavily undersealed
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
O/S/R tyre slight damage to tread
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under side heavily undersealed
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Corrosion outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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RJE 655J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RJE 655J, 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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RJE 655J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1971.
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