MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,209 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)
oil leak no rear seats no interior fitted number plates held on with cable ties
Fuel pipe insecure at rear (7.2.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)
oil leak no rear seats no interior fitted number plates held on with cable ties
Electrical wiring insecure Wiring under bonnet and inside both rear wheel arches (1.9.2a)
Front Ball joint has excessive play Both track rod ends inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both have no pattern and aim high (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar bent (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
no rear seats or interior fitted
number plates cable tied on
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VPP 233J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 VPP 233J, 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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VPP 233J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 1971.
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