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315 ADE

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,983 mi
Last recorded8,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration315 ADE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 8,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 8,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 6,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,375 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 6,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 2,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 2,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 2,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 2,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 2,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 2,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,202 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 2,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre wall [not showing cords]

Pass 23 Sep 2005 1,961 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 1,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s wiper rubber ends starting to split

n/s/r tyre has small cut in tyre wall

Fail 22 Sep 2005 1,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR SLIGHT DAMAGE TO TREAD NEARSIDE FRONT

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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315 ADE is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 315 ADE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 315 ADE registered?

315 ADE is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is 315 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 315 ADE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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