MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to N/S/F Inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
STEERING BALL JOINT GAITORS SPLIT
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
STEERING SWIVEL JOINT GAITORS SPLIT STEERING BOX SEALS WEEPING
Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to floorpan
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YFL 807J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YFL 807J, 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 YFL 807J registered?
YFL 807J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1971.
Is YFL 807J safe to buy?
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