MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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30%rear brake imbalance ,,, o/s low
headlights outputs deteriorating
rear roll bar links missing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort AND BINDING (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor/chassis front axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
headlight outputs/patterns poor
rear roll bar fitted but not connected by links
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside heater channel corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside heater channel corroded
front gearbox mounting insecure
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SWJ 134L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 SWJ 134L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWJ 134L registered?
SWJ 134L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1972.
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