MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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VKG 629J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 VKG 629J, 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 VKG 629J registered?
VKG 629J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 1971.
Is VKG 629J safe to buy?
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