MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has slight play
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)
emergency fuel cap fitted
steering idler arm has slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight rust o/s front
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise on backlash from steering wheel
Advise on both front tyres perished
Advise on brake pedal rubber deteriorated slightly
Advise on o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded slightly
Advise on play in steering
Advise on slight play in both rear wheel bearings
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YJT 243M is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 YJT 243M, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YJT 243M is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1977.
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