MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
areas of slight corrosion to bodywork
seats secure but nylon slider bushes worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
areas of slight corrosion to bodywork
seats secure but nylon slider bushes worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/f top ball joint cover split & has slight play
slight front brake distortion
slight movement in steering colomn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/f top ball joint cover split & has slight play
slight front brake distortion
slight movement in steering colomn
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SDL 518J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SDL 518J, 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 518J registered?
SDL 518J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 1971.
Is SDL 518J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDL 518J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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