MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front end corroded
Various corrosion in floor pan
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front end corroded
Various corrosion in floor pan
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to the floor
corrosion to the inner and outer sills
corrosion to the spare wheel holder
corroson to the chassis
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosion to the body
corrosion to the body mounts
corrosion to the door step
corrosion to the front body spare wheel holder
slight cracking to the front tyres
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosion to the body
corrosion to the body mounts
corrosion to the door step
corrosion to the front body spare wheel holder
slight cracking to the front tyres
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to the floor and body
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to the floor and body
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Various corrosion under vehicle
Various corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
can not open bonnet
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f upper ball joint cover split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f upper ball joint cover split
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise neardide inner driveshaft boot leaking
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise corrosion in nearside chassis
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AKJ 508K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AKJ 508K, 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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AKJ 508K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 1971.
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