MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front upper (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear brake drum damp
oil leak
underside generally corroded and has been undersealed
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front inner (2.2.C.1c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front upper (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear brake drum damp
oil leak
underside generally corroded and has been undersealed
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
All brake & fuel pipes & underbody heavily covered in underseal
Condition of exhaust
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play to steering idler arm
Wear to nearside rear tyre
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/r tyre perishing
oil leak on engine
play in both front wheel bearings
steering flexi joint/coupling splitting
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on all floor pans
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/r tyre perishing
oil leak on engine
play in both front wheel bearings
steering flexi joint/coupling splitting
both front tyres and o/s/r perishing
front indicators fading
security of battery
steering flexi cupling splitting
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front indicators fading
security of battery
steering flexi cupling splitting
both front tyres and o/s/r perishing
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
headlamp aims low borderline
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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WWT 353J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WWT 353J, 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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WWT 353J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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