MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre craked and perrished
offside rear tyre worn low inner edge
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
corrosion at rear on body only
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside top & bottom ball joints dust covers split open
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XJU 298J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 298J, 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 XJU 298J registered?
XJU 298J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is XJU 298J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XJU 298J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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