MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,124 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body covered in underseal
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body covered in underseal
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excess corrosion but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excess corrosion but not in prescribed area
both running boards insecure
o/s/r brake hose securing clip missing
rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
vehicle would not tick over during test
visual smoke test only
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both running boards insecure
o/s/r brake hose securing clip missing
rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
vehicle would not tick over during test
visual smoke test only
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brake application slightly uneven
headlamp reflectors corroded,beam patterns slightly out of focus and light output slightly low
offside and nearside steps slightly insecure
oil leak
rear floor panel starting to corrode
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
steering column coupling starting to deteriorate
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brake application slightly uneven
headlamp reflectors corroded,beam patterns slightly out of focus and light output slightly low
offside and nearside steps slightly insecure
oil leak
rear floor panel starting to corrode
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
steering column coupling starting to deteriorate
exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
front brakes slightly out of balance
headlamp reflectors corroded
oil leak
rear floor panel corroded
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
An item not tested (Manual)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
headlamp reflectors corroded
oil leak
rear floor panel corroded
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
30 spots of corrosion see block plan .osf seat runers not good moving . osf steering stop arm may be rubing no chassis .front paneling not welded not serpotting panels
30 spots of corrosion see block plan .osf seat runers not good moving . osf steering stop arm may be rubing no chassis .front paneling not welded not serpotting panels
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
strong smell of fuel from rear of vehicle but no sign of a leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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UFJ 575J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 UFJ 575J, 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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UFJ 575J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1971.
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