MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Some wear/play in offside front lower ball joint
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Some wear/play in offside front lower ball joint
Offside inner driveshaft gaiter split
Slight rear brake fluctuation
Steering damper damp with fluid
Track rod end covers perished
A little rear brake fluctuation
Offside driveshaft/gearbox gaiter split
Steering damper looks like it may be oozing a little fluid
Track rod end covers starting to get a little perished
Offside draveshaft/gearbox gaiter split
Rear tyres starting to crqck a little and worn nearing wear limts
Some rear brake judder
track rod end and ball joint covers starting to perish
Rear tyres nearing tread wear limits
Some brake judder offside rear
Some perishing to suspension ball joint covers
Some perishing to track rod end joint vocers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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UAM 343J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 UAM 343J, 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 UAM 343J registered?
UAM 343J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is UAM 343J safe to buy?
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