MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure covered in underseal
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure covered in underseal
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
underbody repaired /treated
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion to offside rear chassis section
unable to fully inspect brke pipes due toheavy underseal coating
split pins to linkage steering corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front offside wiper blade catching windscreen rubber
signs of welding on various under panels unable to fully check due to underseal
unable to fully check all metal brakepipes due to underseal
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SOJ 58Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SOJ 58Y, 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 SOJ 58Y registered?
SOJ 58Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1983.
Is SOJ 58Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for SOJ 58Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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