MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,857 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s+n/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s+n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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TFV 318J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TFV 318J, 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 TFV 318J registered?
TFV 318J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1971.
Is TFV 318J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TFV 318J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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