MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
under body in corroded condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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TFR 715J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TFR 715J, 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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TFR 715J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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