MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear rear bumper mountings loose
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle _heavily undersealed
Offside Front door bottom corroding
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front door bottom corroding
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
rear inner wings corrode o/s n/s
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight movememt in steering box
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight movememt in steering box
Spare tyre defective
both rear bumper supports corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
adjust brakes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
adjust brakes
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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YOF 742J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 YOF 742J, 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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YOF 742J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1971.
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