MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,338 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside and nearside headlamps could be brighter
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
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XMA 798J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XMA 798J, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XMA 798J?
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What year was XMA 798J registered?
XMA 798J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1971.
Is XMA 798J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XMA 798J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XMA 798J have outstanding finance?
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