MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
welding repairs to front subframe .nearside doorsill offside doorsill rear chassis nearside and offside
Battery insecure
Moderate underside corrosion in all prescribed and non prescribed areas.
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Moderate underside corrosion in all prescribed and non prescribed areas.
Offside rear bumper strengthener mounting repaired with filler.
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SDL 485J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SDL 485J, 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 SDL 485J registered?
SDL 485J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1971.
Is SDL 485J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDL 485J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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