MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
N/S/R Brake Backplate damp
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
N/S/R Brake Backplate damp
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YOW 264J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YOW 264J, 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 YOW 264J registered?
YOW 264J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1971.
Is YOW 264J safe to buy?
The MOT history for YOW 264J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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