MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SRS 850K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SRS 850K, 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 SRS 850K?
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What year was SRS 850K registered?
SRS 850K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1971.
Is SRS 850K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SRS 850K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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