MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fluid leaking from offside rear axle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fluid leaking from offside rear axle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/r brake back plate cotaminated with oil including wheel
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion found at side sills floorpan and chassis
slight play/wear in steering box
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion offside front inner wing but not within any seatbelt,suspension,brake or steering component
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XKR 913J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XKR 913J, 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 XKR 913J registered?
XKR 913J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 1971.
Is XKR 913J safe to buy?
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