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61 FAE

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

7,406 mi
Last recorded7,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 FAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 7,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 7,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 7,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 7,204 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 7,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy undersealing

Pass 16 May 2017 7,146 miles

Offside Front brake holding on slightly

car has heavy under sealing

Pass 13 May 2016 7,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 7,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 6,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,923 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 6,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front under arch holed - advise repair

offside front chassis leg corroded

this vehicle has areas of advanced corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 6,441 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 6,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 5,775 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 5,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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)

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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61 FAE is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 61 FAE, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 61 FAE registered?

61 FAE is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 1977.

Is 61 FAE safe to buy?

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