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585 EXD

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,558 mi
Last recorded98,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration585 EXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,172 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,945 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 97,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,493 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,412 miles

slight play in sterring box

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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585 EXD is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 585 EXD, 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 585 EXD registered?

585 EXD is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 585 EXD safe to buy?

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