MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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extensive underbody corrosion and repiars
front brakie pipes corroded
front tyres worn on edges
inbalance in rear brakes
oil leak
play in steering
rear number plate faded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion to brake pipes
front tyre worn on inner edges
oil leaks
play in inner steering ball joints
poor quality welding repairs to vehicle and extensive corrosion
rear number plate faded
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
underside has some corrosion
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front seat runners are worn
offside rear floor is corroded through
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
front brake calipers are odd
underside is very corroded
front brake calipers are odd
underside is very corroded
underside is much repaired especially round suspension mounts
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy.
underside is generally corroded.
underside of vehicle is much repaired.
slight noise front wheel bearings
surface corrosion front chassis;front crossmember;front bulkhead;rear floors
Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight noise front wheel bearings
surface corrosion front chassis/front crossmember/frontbulkhead
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YOT 484J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YOT 484J, 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 YOT 484J registered?
YOT 484J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is YOT 484J safe to buy?
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