MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body and chassis has several areas of corrosion
Offside front top arm has slight play in the bush
Rear position lamps slightly affected by the operation of other lamps
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
half shaft seals leaking slightly
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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RJL 858J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 RJL 858J, 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 RJL 858J registered?
RJL 858J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 1971.
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