MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,529 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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CORROSION IN NON PRESCRIBED AREAS
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Lowerd (2.4.A.1b)
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING IN MOST PRESCRIBED AREAS
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
CORROSION IN NON PRESCRIBED AREAS
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Lowerd (2.4.A.1b)
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING IN MOST PRESCRIBED AREAS
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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YOT 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YOT 759J, 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 759J registered?
YOT 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 1971.
Is YOT 759J safe to buy?
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