MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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no bumpers fitted at time of test
no running boards fitted at time of test
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
no bumpers fitted at time of test
no running boards fitted at time of test
no front or rear bumpers fitted
no passenger seats fitted front or rear
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
no front or rear bumpers fitted
no passenger seats fitted front or rear
play to o/s front wheel bearing
travel at hand brake
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Signs of a leak in the tunnel. (brake fluid?)
Slight play in the steering.
The front ball joint rubbers are split.
The front tyres are wearing on the edges.
The n/s front body is rusty and hold (inner wheel arch)
The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Signs of a leak in the tunnel. (brake fluid?)
Slight play in the steering.
The front ball joint rubbers are split.
The front tyres are wearing on the edges.
The n/s front body is rusty and hold (inner wheel arch)
The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Signs of a leak in the tunnel. (brake fluid?)
Slight play in the o/s front wheel.
The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Signs of a leak in the tunnel. (brake fluid?)
Slight play in the o/s front wheel.
The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in the n/s front wheel.
The n/s rear tyre is cut on the outer side wall.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension rubbers cracking.
Slight play in o/s front wheel.
n/s outer sill rusty.
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ARX 486J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 ARX 486J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ARX 486J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 1970.
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