MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED.DAMPING EFFECT,AND NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT,AND IS NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED.DAMPING EFFECT,AND NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT,AND IS NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front bonnet stiff to open.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear alternater belt loose.
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated oil leak from inner axle seal. (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bonnet stiff to open.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear alternater belt loose.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front seat belt twisted but in good working order.
Rear fan belt loose,in engine bay.
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leaking from cylinder or rear axle. (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Battery insecure under rear seat,clamp not fitted correctly. (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front seat belt twisted but in good working order.
Rear fan belt loose,in engine bay.
Nearside Front Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
alternater belt loose
bonnet hard to open.
no rear fog lamps fitted.
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ALTERNATOR BELT IS LOOSE.
Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
bonnet hard to open.
no rear fog lamp fitted,
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure ON DRIVERS DOOR. (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
ALTERNATOR BELT IS LOOSE.
Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
bonnet hard to open.
no rear fog lamp fitted,
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
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UJJ 471M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 UJJ 471M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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UJJ 471M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1973.
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