MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts
offside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts
offside front seat secured in position
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
clamp for rear silencer support bracket insecure
nearside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts
offside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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ANG 837J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ANG 837J, 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 ANG 837J registered?
ANG 837J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is ANG 837J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ANG 837J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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