MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak residue on bottom of engine ()
all four wheel arches have corrosion
surface corrosion on most of suspension components no holes
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped and main beam (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped and main beam (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped and main beam (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped and main beam (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped and main beam (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Audible knock from steering uj. Boot latch missing but boot secure. Number plate lens cover missing, bulb holder slightly insecure.
Both headlamps have slight movement.
Brake pedal has long travel. (Recommend attention soon)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Rust forming on front subframe and floor near brake master cylinder and steering mounts as well as near rear suspension mounting points and floor/ sill areas- none of which excessive.
Brake pedal anti- slip rubber missing but pedal serrated.
Corrosion on vehicle underside outside of prescribed areas.
Corrosion on vehicle underside within prescribed areas. None of the corrosion excessive.
Drivers fore and aft adjuster stiff.
Headlamp beam images poor.
Offside Ball joint has slight play Near steering damper (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Steering damper bush slightly worn
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti- slip rubber missing but pedal serrated.
Corrosion on vehicle underside outside of prescribed areas.
Corrosion on vehicle underside within prescribed areas. None of the corrosion excessive.
Drivers fore and aft adjuster stiff.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre perished.
Offside Ball joint has slight play Near steering damper (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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RXJ 277J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 RXJ 277J, 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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RXJ 277J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 1971.
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