MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside rear hub oil seal leaking(not affecting brake efficiency)
play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings
rear brake drums distorted
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front brake calipers have no visible locking devices
non standard exhaust fitted,noisy
oil leak from offside rear hub oil seal,possibly leaking on to brake
play in all wheel bearings
srteering vibration damper missing
exhaust noisy
front and rear No plates poorly positioned
play in all wheel bearings
steering vibration damper not fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all 4 tyres/wheels protrude arches
f/no.plate poorly positioned
no heat shields or protection on exhaust
The front registration plate is difficult to read, an alternative position or fixing should be considered.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
The front registration plate is difficult to read, an alternative position or fixing should be considered.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front number plate difficult to read due too its way of which it has been muonted
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XKP 502J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XKP 502J, 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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XKP 502J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is XKP 502J safe to buy?
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