MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake imbalance 28%
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to nearside front floor / arch areas
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front shocker bush poor in condition - advise replacement
Offside rear axle mount areas corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
nearside front floor corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front number plate cracked
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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WLG 814J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WLG 814J, 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 WLG 814J registered?
WLG 814J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is WLG 814J safe to buy?
The MOT history for WLG 814J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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