MOT Status
Mileage
9,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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SDO 227J is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 SDO 227J, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SDO 227J registered?
SDO 227J is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1983.
Is SDO 227J safe to buy?
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