MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
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UYJ 855S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 UYJ 855S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UYJ 855S registered?
UYJ 855S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 1977.
Is UYJ 855S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYJ 855S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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