MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A piller (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front box section inappropriate repiar
Nearside Front brake hose rubs speedo cable
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear box section inappropriate repiar
Offside Body has slight corrosion headlamp mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front box section inappropriate repiar
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper mount (6.1.B.2)
slight play in lower steering colum bush
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Front Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
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YMB 730J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YMB 730J, 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 YMB 730J registered?
YMB 730J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 1971.
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