MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
both wipers split
deterioration in rear number plate
oil leak on offside rear hub
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
deterioration in rear number plate
oil leak on offside rear hub
underside corrosion
both rear axle gaitors split
heavey corrosion on underside
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
general underbody corrosion
Oil leak
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Under body corrosion
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion hole in offside front floor
offside front floor corroded
Lower steering column coupling cracking
O/S inner wing corroded
O/S side rail corroded
Wiper blades split
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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XJU 178J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XJU 178J, 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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XJU 178J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 1971.
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