MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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XBT 53J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 XBT 53J, 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 XBT 53J registered?
XBT 53J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1971.
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