MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight imbalance on rear brakes
wipers streaky
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight imbalance on rear brakes
wipers streaky
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
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UYF 588M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 UYF 588M, 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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UYF 588M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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