MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front suspension little damping effect
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body corrsion and old repars
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SDX 719J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SDX 719J, 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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How do I check the history of SDX 719J?
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What year was SDX 719J registered?
SDX 719J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1971.
Is SDX 719J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDX 719J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SDX 719J have outstanding finance?
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