MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
offside window does not open
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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SHY 534M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SHY 534M, 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 SHY 534M registered?
SHY 534M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is SHY 534M safe to buy?
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