MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
underside heavily coverd in underseal
Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing both on centre track rod (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no patterns (1.8.A.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working with lights on (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 placers (5.2.6)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
underside heavily coverd in underseal
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SET 515J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SET 515J, 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 SET 515J registered?
SET 515J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1971.
Is SET 515J safe to buy?
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