MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
corrosion not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle heavily undersealed.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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SXJ 391K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SXJ 391K, 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 SXJ 391K registered?
SXJ 391K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1971.
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