MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure both sides (2.4.G.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Slight Movement in Nearside front wheel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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VJH 187J 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 VJH 187J, 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 VJH 187J registered?
VJH 187J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 1971.
Is VJH 187J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VJH 187J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VJH 187J have outstanding finance?
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