MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 30cm steering arm mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mount front and rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30cm steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount top and bottom of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top shock mount not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount front lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor frame to body mount slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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XJU 535J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 XJU 535J, 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 535J registered?
XJU 535J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 1971.
Is XJU 535J safe to buy?
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